One of the most visionary figures in international cinema, Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami made films that both challenged viewers' expectations of modern filmmaking and expounded a deeply humanist philosophy. Using a deceptive simplicity to explore very complex issues, Kiarostami stressed the importance of material over technique. Taking his inspiration and story ideas from the people around him and the observations...
One of the most visionary figures in international cinema, Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami made films that both challenged viewers' expectations of modern filmmaking and expounded a deeply humanist philosophy. Using a deceptive simplicity to explore very complex issues, Kiarostami stressed the importance of material over technique. Taking his inspiration and story ideas from the people around him and the observations...