Artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, creator of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
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Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-French artist and filmmaker known for her comic book and film "Persepolis," has died at 56. She was praised for her work that shared stories of her life in Iran and promoted freedom and women's rights.Key Facts
- Marjane Satrapi died at age 56, according to the French presidency.
- She authored "Persepolis," an autobiographical comic and film about her childhood during Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
- "Persepolis" won several awards, including the Film Critics Grand Prix at Cannes in 2007 and a César Award in 2008.
- Satrapi was an advocate for women’s rights and freedom through her art and films.
- She created a foundation to help international students study film in Paris.
- Born in Iran in 1969, she lived in Austria and Iran before moving to France in 1994.
- Satrapi also directed other films, including a biography of physicist Marie Curie called "Radioactive."
- In 2023, she helped coordinate a book highlighting protests in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing human rights abuses.
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