Marjane Satrapi
Film director · 3 films (2007–2014)
Marjane Satrapi is a director whose work here spans Persepolis (2007) to The Voices (2014), across drama and comedy. The work runs wide — 29% of frames across the 3 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 183 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Marjane Satrapi was a French-Iranian graphic novellist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author. Her best-known works include the 2000–03 autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis and its 2007 film adaptation; the 2004 graphic novel Chicken with Plums and its 2011 film adaptation; the Ryan Reynolds black comedy The Voices (2014); and the Marie Curie biopic Radioactive (2019).
Born 22 November 1969 · Rasht, Iran · died 4 June 2026
Directing style
Satrapi’s visual language relies heavily on eye-level camera angles and deep depth of field to capture medium and wide shots, framing characters within tense, lonely, or ominous interior spaces. Her lighting relies mostly on practical fixtures and window light, often casting scenes in night settings or cool, desaturated tones. The color palette is anchored by a stark black-and-white foundation, supported by a muted range of slate grays, dusty olives, and deep, cold blues.
Awards
- César Award for Best First Film · 2008
- César Award for Best Adaptation · 2008
- César Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2024
- Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities · 2024
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2022
- Adamson Awards · 2015
- Officer of Arts and Letters · 2015
- Award Gato Perich · 2008
- Urhunden Prizes · 2007
- Jury Prize · 2007
- Sutherland Trophy · 2007
Films directed by Marjane Satrapi
About Marjane Satrapi
When was Marjane Satrapi born?
Marjane Satrapi was born on 22 November 1969 in Rasht, Iran and died on 4 June 2026.
What films has Marjane Satrapi directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Persepolis (2007), Chicken With Plums (2011) and The Voices (2014).
What awards has Marjane Satrapi won?
César Award for Best First Film (2008), César Award for Best Adaptation (2008), César Award and Knight of the Legion of Honour (2024).
Search every frame of Marjane Satrapi’s films
All 183 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Marjane Satrapi — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.