Marjane Satrapi turns down France's highest honour over Iran policy

Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film 'Persepolis', has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's 'hypocrisy' in its dealings with Iran. Photo: AFP

The Iranian-French author Marjane Satrapi has declined France's Legion of Honour award in protest against what she describes as "the hypocritical attitude of France towards Iran."

She published a video and her letter to French Culture Minister Rachida Dati on Instagram on Tuesday.