“ To speak behind others' backs is the ventilator of the heart. “
Quotes by Marjane Satrapi
Introducing Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi, born on November 22, 1969, in Rasht, Iran, is a French-Iranian graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author. She grew up in Tehran in an upper-middle-class family; her father was an engineer, and her mother a clothing designer. During her youth, she witnessed significant political upheavals, including the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. To ensure her safety and education, her parents sent her to Vienna, Austria, in 1984, where she attended the Lycée Français. After completing her studies, she returned to Iran, earning a master's degree in visual communication from the Islamic Azad University in Tehran. In 1994, she relocated to France, studying at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg before settling in Paris. Satrapi gained international acclaim for her autobiographical graphic novel "Persepolis," which depicts her experiences growing up in Iran and was later adapted into an Academy Award-nominated animated film. Her work often explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and personal freedom.
