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Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis reshaped how the world sees Iran

Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis reshaped how the world sees Iran First published in 2000, Persepolis created a transformative shift in comics, memoir and political storytelling - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Marjane Satrapi, best known for her memoir and film Persepolis, has died, aged 56. The death of this much loved Iranian–French artist, graphic novelist, film-maker and activist has been met with widespread celebration of her life – and its dedication to resistance, freedom and...

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From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war

From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war Al Jazeera follows a teacher who navigates a new life dictated by war and marked by a weak internet, soaring prices, and solidarity rallies. The “Ramadan War”, as the US-Israel war on Iran is popularly known, disrupted daily life in Iran. Universities, schools and industries were bombed, and streets were emptied out.

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Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker behind Persepolis, ‘dies of sadness’ aged 56

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Why the loss of Oscar-nominated Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi is a tragedy for Iran

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Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dead at 56

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French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’

French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’ Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel was born from her experiences of the Islamic revolution and war with Iraq. French-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis, which she later directed as a film, Satrapi’s passing was announced on Thursday by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office.

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I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless

I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless Tehran-based photographer Tahmineh Monzavi chronicles the lives of young people in Iran who bravely agree to pose for the camera. She tells Caspar Barnes and Moha Tahery what they dream for the future of their country - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments When she was just 23 years old Tahmineh Monzavi was imprisoned for her photography. The Tehran-based photographer’s images of drug addicts and prostitutes in the...

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Why is Hezbollah still important for Iran?

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Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon

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