Abbas Kiarostami

Revisiting ‘Close-Up’: Abbas Kiarostami's magnum opus

"Close-Up," crafted by the cinematic virtuoso Abbas Kiarostami, isn't just a film; it's a deeply human odyssey that resonates with the core of our existence. What elevates it to the echelons of the greatest films ever made as regarded by many, is its profound exploration of a journey that intertwines reality, identity, and the universal yearning for connection.

INT'L FILM / Abbas Kiarostami

Abbas Kiarostami was born on June 22, 1940 in Tehran. His first artistic experience was painting, which he kept pursuing into his late teens...

A TRIBUTE TO ABBAS KIAROSTAMI

With a heavy heart, I have to share the tragic demise of one of the best film directors known to the world of cinema.

Abbas Kiarostami, award-winning Iranian film director, dies at 76

A much-feted figure in world cinema, award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami dies in Paris at 76.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Revisiting ‘Close-Up’: Abbas Kiarostami's magnum opus

"Close-Up," crafted by the cinematic virtuoso Abbas Kiarostami, isn't just a film; it's a deeply human odyssey that resonates with the core of our existence. What elevates it to the echelons of the greatest films ever made as regarded by many, is its profound exploration of a journey that intertwines reality, identity, and the universal yearning for connection.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

A TRIBUTE TO ABBAS KIAROSTAMI

With a heavy heart, I have to share the tragic demise of one of the best film directors known to the world of cinema.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

Abbas Kiarostami

Abbas Kiarostami was born on June 22, 1940 in Tehran. His first artistic experience was painting, which he kept pursuing into his late teens...

July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016

Abbas Kiarostami, award-winning Iranian film director, dies at 76

A much-feted figure in world cinema, award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami dies in Paris at 76.

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