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Vincent Paronnaud is a French comic book artist, illustrator, and filmmaker who works under the pen name Winshluss. He co-directed the animated feature film Persepolis (2007) with Marjane Satrapi, adapting her autobiographical graphic novel about growing up in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. The film shared the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Paronnaud's work in comics and film is characterized by satirical, darkly humorous themes.
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How did Vincent Paronnaud contribute to Persepolis?
Paronnaud co-wrote and co-directed the animated adaptation with Marjane Satrapi. The film translates Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novels into stark black-and-white animation about growing up during and after the Iranian Revolution.
Did Persepolis win the Palme d'Or at Cannes?
No. Persepolis shared the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, while the Palme d'Or went to Cristian Mungiu's 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.
What name does Vincent Paronnaud use for his comics?
He publishes comics under the pen name Winshluss. His graphic work includes Pinocchio, a dark reworking of Carlo Collodi's story that is separate from the Persepolis collaboration.
Did Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi work together after Persepolis?
Yes. They co-directed Chicken with Plums, a live-action film adapted from another of Satrapi's graphic novels. Released in the early 2010s, it stars Mathieu Amalric as the musician Nasser-Ali Khan.
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