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5 books to help you understand Iran – recommended by experts

Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has been condemned in the West as a repressive theocracy. But the history of this vast nation of more than 90 million people is long and complicated.

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20 Great Movies To Watch During Women's History Month And How To Stream Them

Here's her story.

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The 10 Best Coming of Age Films of All Time

Oh grow up.

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The 10 Best Historical Films of the 21st Century

History in the making.

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The 10 Most Beautifully Illustrated Graphic Novels

Looking at pretty pictures may perhaps be the oldest human pastime – we’ve been doing it since prehistory! Ever since primitive humans stepped out of their caves and sighed at the beauty of the natural world, they attempted to replicate it on cave walls, preserving their fire-discovering, wheel-inventing stories for…

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The 10 Best Graphic Novel Memoirs

Had a tumultuous childhood? These authors can relate.

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‘It’s like they’re trying to get prosecuted’: when cartoons try to take down governments

From The Simpsons mauling George HW Bush to South Park’s current head-to-head with Trump, animations are no stranger to political battles. But sometimes, things get far, far more brutal

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10 Devastating Graphic Novels That Will Make You Ugly Cry

Your tears will be jerked.

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Persepolis' author refuses Legion of Honour over France's 'hypocrisy' towards 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 "hypocritical attitude towards Iran," particularly regarding its visa policies.

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New monograph explores 60 years of influential comic art

Published to accompany a new exhibition at Paris’ Centre Pompidou, ‘Comics 1964-2024’ is a must for neophytes and aficionados of the graphic novel

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'Dear Paris': Monica Bellucci stars in dark comedy about facing death

Italian actress Monica Bellucci and French-Iranian filmmaker Marjane Satrapi talk about their dark comedy "Dear Paris", which is set in the French capital and follows a flurry of charming characters confronting death. Also on the programme: the video games to look out for over the summer, including "Assassin’s Creed", "Call…

France 24

Best illustrated books for adults for a visually captivating yarn

Picture perfect storytelling at its finest

Evening Standard

Iran women's protests are the focus of 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi's new book

The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran's recent protests.

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‘The little girl in Persepolis has grown up’: Marjane Satrapi on life after her hit graphic novel – and her radical new work

As a new wave of protests sweep Iran, the author explains why she has returned to drawing. Plus: an extract from her new collection of protest cartoons

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Paris Olympic tapestry weaves together heritage of art and sport

Olympic organisers this week unveiled the official Olympic Games tapestry based on a design by Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi. The brightly-coloured triptych gives pride of place to the Eiffel tower and two new urban sports incorporated into the competition.

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Exploring Emma Watson's Top 10 Book Recommendations

Discover empowering literature exploring themes of identity, resilience, and social change in a diverse selection of books.

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Best French novels of all time for a window into the Gallic soul

Literature to tomber amoureuse with

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Best graphic novels that aren’t about superheroes that everyone should read

From the first graphic novel to win the Pulitzer Prize to heartbreaking stories of mystery and adventure

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Streaming: Past Lives and the best immigrant stories on film

One of the year’s best films, Celine Song’s Korean-American love story, now on streaming and DVD, continues cinema’s rich tradition of immigrant stories, from Chaplin to Persepolis

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A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20

Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.

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Rise of graphic novels

Unlike traditional novels, graphic novels utilise a range of visual techniques to tell the story, such as panel layouts, colour schemes, and the use of shadow and light

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Protesters in Iran are ‘beautiful and inspiring’, says Persepolis creator

‘What I have lived, the youth is living now,’ says Marjane Satrapi, whose graphic novel depicted girl’s life in 1979 Islamic revolution

France 24

French actresses cut their hair in solidarity with Iranian women

A week after Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi urged artists to show support for protesters in Iran, French actress Juliette Binoche posted a video of herself and over 50 other French performers cutting off pieces of their hair in solidarity. Film critic Lisa Nesselson reminds us that French producers and distributors…

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