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The graphic novel “Missak, Meline and the Manouchian Group: The Executed of the Red Poster” was presented to Armenian readers
On October 21, within the framework of the 17th ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival, the Armenian edition of the graphic novel translated with our support “Missak, Meline and the Manouchian Group” was presented.
As part of our corporate social responsibility, we co-financed the Armenian translation of this important book to convey to Armenian readers the values embodied by Missak Manouchian, the hero of France of Armenian origin.
As a French-Armenian company, part of our commitment is to contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two countries and to the preservation of cultural heritage. This is already the second French-Armenian cultural bridge we have built, having previously translated the entire literary legacy of Charles Aznavour. These commitments symbolize the shared values formed between our two peoples and the significant contribution Armenians have made to France’s history and cultural life.
During the book presentation, Jean Mazejian, CEO of Amundi-Acba, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for the development of education and culture. He recalled: “At the Panthéon in France, above the monument of Missak and Meline Manouchian, there is an inscription: ‘The homeland is grateful to its distinguished people.’ It is deeply symbolic that they have been immortalized in that important place, reaffirming France's gratitude for the sacrifices they made for their homeland and for a shared purpose.”
The event was attended by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belgium, the Cultural Attaché of France and other delegates.
The graphic novel “Missak, Meline and the Manouchian Group” was written by Jean-David Morvan and illustrated by Thomas Tcherkezian. It tells the tragic and heroic story of "The Executed of the Red Poster" - Missak Manouchian, an Armenian by origin, and his comrades. It is not only about war and resistance, but also about human dignity, freedom, loyalty and, more broadly, the preservation and legacy of human values.
About Missak Manouchian
Missak Manouchian was born in 1906 in historical Armenia to an Armenian family. During World War II he was one of the leaders of the French anti-fascist resistance which also included his wife, Meline. On February 21, 2024, the 80th anniversary of the execution of Missak Manouchian and members of his group, the remains of him and his wife Meline were transferred to the Panthéon in Paris in honor of all foreigners and immigrants who joined the Resistance for the freedom of France. Manouchian was also a poet and wrote on various themes, including love for the homeland, violence, freedom and struggle.
Amundi-Acba Asset Management was founded in 2013. The company manages three mandatory pension funds having more about 694 billion assets under its management as of September 30th, 2025.
The company's shareholders are the French Amundi, the leading European Asset Manager with more than 2.2 trillion Euros in assets under management as of June 30, 2025 and Acba Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Armenia, represented throughout the country with 66 branches.
Amundi-Acba Asset Management is supervised by Central Bank of Armenia.
