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Marjane Satrapi was born on 22 November 1969 in Rasht, Iran, and spent her early childhood in Tehran before moving to Vienna as a teenager to continue her education. She later settled in France, where she studied visual communication and began her artistic career.

Satrapi gained worldwide acclaim with her graphic novel Persepolis, an autobiographical account of her childhood in Iran and adolescence in Europe, which won multiple awards and was later adapted into an animated feature film that earned international recognition. She continued to produce celebrated graphic works such as Chicken with Plums and contributed illustrations and essays to major publications.

Expanding into cinema, Satrapi directed the film adaptation of Persepolis and later helmed the biopic Radioactive, starring Rosamund Pike as Marie Curie, further establishing her reputation as a versatile filmmaker. Her body of work spanned graphic novels, children's books, and feature films, influencing both literary and cinematic fields.

Satrapi died in June 2026 at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking storytelling that bridged cultural divides and highlighted personal and political narratives through visual art.