Marjane Satrapi
| January 15, 2008

This woman is incredible. I saw her speak when she was promoting "Embroideries," and she's eloquent, smart as a whip, hilarious, and a wonderful role model. I haven't seen the film adaptation of "Persepolis" yet, and have high hopes given that she had co-director creative influence on the project. Her images are simple but the emotions conveyed are instantly recognizable.

I love "Persepolis I" but I think my favorite of her works is her latest, "Chicken with Plums," about the last days of her uncle, a musician. Absolutely heartbreaking.