Marjane Satrapi, who is best known for her autobiographical graphic novel PERSEPOLIS (along with the sequel, PERSEPOLIS 2), has passed away at the age of 56. Satrapi co-wrote and co-directed the animated feature film version of PERSEPOLIS, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. She also was the author of the graphic novels EMBROIDERIES, CHICKEN WITH PLUMS (which was adapted as a live-action comedy drama), and several children’s books.
Marjane Satrapi, who is best known for her autobiographical graphic novel PERSEPOLIS (along with the sequel, PERSEPOLIS 2), has passed away at the age of 56. Satrapi co-wrote and co-directed the animated feature film version of PERSEPOLIS, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. She also was the author of the graphic novels EMBROIDERIES, CHICKEN WITH PLUMS (which was adapted as a live-action comedy drama), and several children’s books.