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Marjane Satrapi, 'Persepolis' Director, Dies at 56
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Scott Roxborough · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Marjane Satrapi, director of 'Persepolis,' has died at 56.
- 'Persepolis' is a biographical animated film about her upbringing in Iran after the revolution.
- The film was nominated for an Oscar, making Satrapi the first woman to be nominated in that category.
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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