Abbas KiarostamiOverview

Abbas Kiarostami

Born:
June 22, 1940
Occupation:
Actor, Director, Editor, Producer, Screenwriter
Biography:
One of the most visionary figures in international cinema, Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami makes films that both challenge viewers' expectations of modern filmmaking and expound a deeply humanist philosophy. Using a deceptive simplicity to explore very complex issues, Kiarostami stresses the...Read More

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