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Just to clear up any confusion, although much of the story is set in Iran, the film was made in France and in the French language. That is because Satrapi and co-filmmaker Vincent Paronnaud both live in Paris, and Satrapi was educated in French schools. But ultimately her film attains a very universal appeal. For one thing, the animation style is simple and appealing. In adapting the graphic novels, Satrapi and Paranoud remain very faithful to the hand drawn style of the books. This is more like

Persepolis/Interview with Marjane Satrapi

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers his annual State of the State address Tuesday, in the middle of a worsening financial situation for the Golden State. The governor has said he will propose deep budget cuts Tuesday and declare a "fiscal emergency" within a month.

2007 will be remembered as an explosive year in San Diego: wildfires, scandals, and historic trials. KPBS News captured the stories and sounds of the news over the past year. KPBS reporter Andrew Phel

John C. Reilly stars as Dewey Cox. Reilly has proven a stellar supporting player in films such as

Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman in The Bells of St. Mary's When I asked Scott Marks, Film Club of the Air 's obstinate and entertaining co-host, what movie…

Scott Marks Recommends A Holiday Movie With Priests, Nuns and Puppies!

Catholic education has been recognized in this country for its quality and affordability. To many people it's a unique source of private education that middle class people can actually afford. But Cat

New Jersey became the first state in more than four decades to abolish the death penalty. Gov. Jon Corzine signed into law a measure that replaced the death sentence with life in prison without parole. The law spares eight men currently on death row.

Death penalty opponents laud New Jersey for moving closer to abolishing the practice. New Jersey is poised to become the first state in four decades to revoke the death penalty. Gov. Jon Corzine says he will sign the legislation within a week.