Abbas Kiarostami

Abbas Kiarostami: The Master of Nuanced Cinema

Born in 1940 in Tehran, Iran, Abbas Kiarostami became a central figure in the world of cinema from the 1970s until his death in 2016. He is renowned for his works in the drama and documentary genres, with his most acclaimed films being "Close-Up", "Taste of Cherry", and "Certified Copy", the latter earning him the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Kiarostami's directorial style is characterized by its profound simplicity, poetic imagery, and a unique blend of fiction and reality, often blurring the line between the two. In the eyes of many, Kiarostami was not just a filmmaker, but a poet of the human condition, capturing life's subtle moments with an poignant depth and elegance.