Persepolis film bows at Cannes
The lineup for the 2007 Cannes Film Festival has been unveiled, and Marjane Satrapi’s much-anticipated Persepolis, based on her graphic novel, will be among the films competing. Here’s a shot of Satrapi, who currently lives in France, from last year’s festival, flanked by actress Chiara Mastroianni and "Persepolis" co-writer/director Vincent Paronnaud:
Also selected were Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof and Michael Moore’s new documentary Sicko. Separate films, we’re certain. The festival will take place from May 16 through 27.
This is good stuff. Very powerful. It's nice to see the story settling down into telling a straighter narrative. The drawing of the photo of the scarred slave is amazing. It's a delicate balance being able to show the near photo realism in that drawing and still have it not burst the bubble of belief in the characters holding and talking about the "photo." Von Eeden's deft skill, craftsmanship and seemingly effortless execution with the art on "The Original Johnson" is staggering.