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.
