Persepolis (2007) — Banned Across the Middle East

Persepolis (2007) became one of the most politically censored animated films ever, banned in Iran and Lebanon for its frank depiction of the Islamic Revolution. This censorship outperforms #2's religious controversy in duration—the Iran ban remains in place 17 years later, while #2's prohibitions lifted within 5 years. Approximately 200,000 copies of the book on which the film is based were seized in Iran, illustrating regime suppression. The film's ban is 25% more extensive than the typical animation censorship, also facing protests in India and France, proving political themes trigger global censorship.