‚Persepolis‘ author refuses French award over Iran ‚hypocrisy‘

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.In a letter to France’s culture minister posted on social media on Monday, Satrapi said she would not accept the top state award at a ceremony planned later this month.“I can’t ignore what I see as a hypocritical attitude towards Iran…
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