"Persepolis"-Autorin Satrapi ist tot
Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French author and illustrator best known for her autobiographical graphic novel "Persepolis," has died at age 56. Her death was announced by the Élysée Palace in Paris and Abbas Bakhtiari, head of the Iranian cultural association Pouya in Paris. Satrapi rose to international fame with "Persepolis," which chronicles her childhood in Iran, experiences of exile and migration, and the impact of political upheaval. She also co-directed the acclaimed 2007 animated film adaptation and created other graphic works such as "Broderies" and "Poulet aux prunes," while working as a film director and screenwriter.
Satrapi's death matters because she was a vital voice for freedom of expression, women's rights, and a nuanced understanding of Iranian society. Her work reached global audiences, and she remained politically active until her death, notably rejecting France's highest honor, the Legion of Honour, in January 2025 in protest of France's insufficient support for the women's revolution in Iran and its denial of tourist visas to young Iranians, artists, and dissidents. Her legacy as a pioneering comic artist and cultural commentator will endure.