August 15, 2007

Marjane Satrapi is having a good summer.

Her widely anticipated film Persepolis has already won the prestigious Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

As if that wasn’t enough, it’s been selected to screen in two more festivals. The Toronto Star reports that it’s a selection in the Toronto International Film Festival. The fesitval runs from September 6 until the 15.

According to The New York Times, it has been selected as the closing night film at this year’s New York Film Festival. The New York Film Festival lasts from September 28 until October 14.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Persepolis was chosen because “You feel the writer is baring her soul.”

I don’t know about you, but I’m counting down until December 25, when Persepolis is finally in theatres!

For updates, be sure to check back here and on the official site for Persepolis.