In 'Persepolis', the young girl growing up during the Iranian Revolution is Marjane.
Marjane, often nicknamed Marji, is the central character of the 2007 animated film 'Persepolis'. The story is based on Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novels and follows her childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood amid political upheaval in Iran.
Her family opposes the Shah and initially participates in revolutionary demonstrations, but the new Islamic regime brings compulsory veiling, stricter social rules, and political repression. During the Iran-Iraq War, Marjane is sent to Vienna for safety and schooling before returning to Iran and eventually leaving again.
A common mix-up is “Satrapi.” That is the family name of the author and the real-life person on whom Marjane is based, not the character's given name. Ebi is Marjane's father, and Anoush is her politically active uncle. The film's personal viewpoint makes major historical events understandable through one girl's experience.