Marjane Satrapi: Oscar-nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
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Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
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A tribute to the pioneering French-Iranian artist and filmmaker, who died this week at 56.
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