Marjane Satrapi, Creator of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56 in Paris
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This article reports the death of Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed graphic novelist, painter, film director, and creator of the bestselling graphic novel "Persepolis," at age 56 in Paris. "Persepolis" details her childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and her subsequent move to Europe. Satrapi also directed the animated film adaptation of her work and was recognized as one of the most prominent comic book creators and filmmakers of the 21st century.
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· 2 pulledCreator of the extraordinary million-plus selling graphic novel Persepolis, detailing her young life in Iran and her move to Europe, as well as the movie adaptation, which she directed
She is one of the most prominent comic book creators of the 21st century as well as one of the more notable filmmakers.
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