Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian author and filmmaker known for her graphic novel 'Persepolis', has passed away at age 56. Her work, which chronicled her upbringing during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, earned international acclaim and an Oscar nomination.
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Satrapi was a significant cultural figure whose work provided a unique, personal perspective on Iranian history and the experience of exile.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Glynn Culture reporter Getty Images The French Iranian author was famous for her autobiographical graphic novel series Persepolis, growing up during the 1979 Islamic Revolution French-Iranian author, director, illustrator and activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, the Élysée Palace in Paris has confirmed .
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