Iranian-French author Marjane Satrapi has rejected France's Legion of Honour award, citing France's 'hypocritical attitude' toward Iran as her reason

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film "Persopolis", has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran.

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her graphic novel and film "Persepolis", announced on Monday that she refused the French Legion of Honour due to what she described as France's

She joins an illustrious list of artists and intellectuals to have refused the Legion d’Honneur. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In a letter to France's culture minister, Marjane Satrapi said she would not accept the Légion d'Honneur at a ceremony planned later this month.

PARIS: French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi ... and human rights looks like,” she wrote. Satrapi, an outspoken critic of Iran’s theocratic regime, arrived in France in ...

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book ... over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran. In a letter to France's culture minister posted ...

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Born in Iran, Marjane Satrapi is a graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator and film director best known for her graphic novel and its film adaptation Persepolis. The Legion of Honour was founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 to reward military officers and civilians for their service to the nation.