Panels in Motion, Episode 2: “Persepolis”

Welcome to Panels in Motion, a monthly podcast where hosts Nick, Andre, and Luke discuss non-superhero comic books and their movie adaptations. Whether it’s old or new, American or international, the hosts seek to answer the questions: What makes a good adaptation? What’s the difference between comics and film? And who in their right mind approved some of these decisions??

Join us as we discuss the “Complete Persepolis” graphic novel and the Persepolis (2007) movie. Things get deep as we discuss western involvement in Iran, the use of this graphic novel in middle school classrooms, and Andre’s favorite Pixar movie (it’s not what you’d think).

Note: This episode was recorded before the assassination of Iranian general Soleimani.

Material discussed:
– “The Complete Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi
– Persepolis (2007), dir. Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud

NEXT MONTH: “Lone Wolf and Cub” manga volumes 1-2 + Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) movie.

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