Persepolis
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A young girl navigates the turmoil of the Iranian Revolution and her own coming of age, offering a powerful and personal look at identity, freedom, and resilience.
Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian director and artist known for her Oscar-nominated animated film 'Persepolis,' has passed away at the age of 56. A statement from her close friends and family indicated that she died of sadness following the loss of her husband, Mattias Ripa, over a year ago. Satrapi's work, particularly 'Persepolis,' was celebrated for its unique storytelling and animation style, drawing from her own life experiences. Her death marks the loss of a significant voice in international cinema and animation.
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- AI · ReviewedJun 4, 2026
Marjane Satrapi, 'Persepolis' Director, Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the director of the animated film 'Persepolis,' has passed away at the age of 56. The film, a biographical account of her upbringing in Iran after the revolution, was nominated for an Oscar. This nomination marked a historic milestone as she became the first woman to be nominated in that category.
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- AI · ReviewedJun 4, 2026
Marjane Satrapi, Director of 'Persepolis,' Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian director and artist known for her Oscar-nominated animated film 'Persepolis,' has passed away at the age of 56. A statement from her close friends and family indicated that she died of sadness following the loss of her husband, Mattias Ripa, over a year ago. Satrapi's work, particularly 'Persepolis,' was celebrated for its unique storytelling and animation style, drawing from her own life experiences. Her death marks the loss of a significant voice in international cinema and animation.
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Chiara Mastroianni
as Marjane (voice)
Danielle Darrieux
as Marjane's Grandmother (voice)
Catherine Deneuve
as Marjane's Mother (voice)
Simon Abkarian
as Marjane's Father (voice)
Gabrielle Lopes Benites
as Young Marjane (voice)
Francois Jerosme
as Uncle Anouche (voice)
Tilly Mandelbrot
as Lali (voice)
Sophie Arthuys
as Walla (voice)
Arie Elmaleh
as Walla (voice)
Mathias Mlekuz
as Walla (voice)
Gena Rowlands
as Marjane's Grandmother (voice) (English language version)
Sean Penn
as Marjane's Father (voice) (English language version)
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