The disappearance of Marjane Satrapi continues to arouse strong emotion well beyond the world of comics. Ten days after the announcement of his death, his loved ones revealed the details of the ceremony which will allow his admirers to pay him a last tribute. In a press release sent to AFP, his entourage announced that a ceremony would be held in a few days in Paris. “A ceremony will take place on Friday June 19, 2026, at 1 p.m., in the Salle de la Coupole, at the crematorium of the Père-Lachaise cemetery, Paris 20th.”, can we read. Since this announcement, social networks have transformed into a book of condolences.
Under the publication of the announcement of his funeral, we can for example read: “No matter who Marjane’s family, friends are, know that she was loved and meant so much to so many people,” “We mourn you very much madam, thank you for everything”, “Dear Marjane, (…) Thank you for making Iran known through your story. My daughter bears your first name in homage to your work and part of her origins. Rest in peace with your great love” but also “A huge loss for humanity, rest in peace Marjane, thank you for everything you have done. You will always be a light in a very dark world”.
A disappearance that occurred a year after that of her husband
The death of Marjane Satrapi was announced on June 4 and those close to her explained that the artist had never recovered from the disappearance of her husband, Mattias Ripa. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life”they indicated. Producer, actor and screenwriter, Mattias Ripa died on April 8, 2025. Born on November 22, 1969 in Racht, Iran, Marjane Satrapi left her country in 1984, a few years after the Islamic revolution. Based in France, she finds in drawing a way to tell her story and that of an entire people. Between 2000 and 2003, she published the four volumes of Persepolis at The Association.
This autobiographical work traces his childhood in Tehran, the fall of the Shah, the arrival of the Islamic Republic, the obligation to wear the veil then his exile in Europe. The success is immense and translated into many languages and sold more than a million copies in France, Persepolis quickly became a classic of contemporary comics. Marjane Satrapi then continues her exploration of Iranian society with Embroidery Then Chicken with plums. This latest work notably received the prize for best album at the Angoulême International Comics Festival.
A successful reconversion to cinema
While her career as an author is at the top, Marjane Satrapi surprises by announcing her wish to gradually move away from comics. She then explains that she “need something new” and chose to devote himself more to painting and cinema. Between 2005 and 2007, she adapted Persepolis at the cinema with Vincent Paronnaud.
Presented in official competition at the Cannes Film Festival, the black and white animated film provokes a strong reaction from the Iranian authorities, who denounce “an unreal picture of the consequences and successes of the Islamic revolution”. The feature film won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2007, tied with Silent light by Carlos Reygadas. The following year, he won two Césars and also received an Oscar nomination for best animated film.
