Famous Movies That Have Been Banned All Over the World

Persepolis

This animated film came out in 2007. Persepolis is based on a graphic novel that was written by the director, Marjane Satrapi, about the Iranian revolution and women's suffrage. This movie is an autobiography translated from comic form seamlessly into a dramatic, beautiful cartoon. 

Banning a Masterpiece

Persepolis was banned originally because it was "offensive to Iran and Islam," but public outcry forced this film to see the light. However, the Iranian government did everything in its power to pull this film from festivals and out of theaters in the surrounding areas. This is one of the most important animated films ever made, seriously. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.