‘Certified Copy’ among AP’s Top 10
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami’s 2010 ‘Certified Copy’, the late master’s first dramatic feature made outside Iran, has been selected as one of the 10 best films of the decade by The Associated Press. The Associated Press’s list of Best 10 Films of the Decade has put Abbas Kiarostami’s 2010 ‘Certified Copy’ at the […]
Iranian theaters to pay tribute to Kiarostami on his birthday
All movie theaters in Iran will pay tribute to one of the most visionary figures in international cinema, Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, on his birthday on June 22.
Iran children cinema shining in world with Kiarostami’s works
The late prominent Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, his short and feature films, has been a major contributor to show Iran in famous International festivals.Iranian Cinema has had the most international presence in international festivals and the name of Kiarostami is shining. Kiarostami belongs to which was known as golden era of Institute for the Intellectual […]
Doctor guilty in Kiarostami’s death, sentenced by court
An Iranian official announced on Sunday that the court judging the case for Abbas Kiarostami’s death has issued its final verdict reprimanding the guilty surgeon. The case verdict for the late internationally-acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami was issued, announced Deputy Head of Iran Medical Council (IRIMC) Mohsen Khalili, on Sunday. According to the verdict, […]
Portraits to bring Kiarostami’s “Shirin” to life at Tehran exhibit
TEHRAN – An exhibition, which is scheduled to open on Friday at Tehran Saless Gallery, will showcase portraits of actors who appeared in Abbas Kiarostami’s acclaimed 2008 movie “Shirin”. The portraits are from a collection by Gelareh Kiazand who will organize the exhibition “Shirin – Abbas Kiarostami” to commemorate the second anniversary of his […]
Sheed festival to present CloseUp Award in memory of Abbas Kiarostami
TEHRAN – Winners at the 2nd Sheed Persian Film Festival will be presented with a CloseUp Award this year in memory of the legendary Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. The award, which has been named after Kiarostami’s 1990 masterwork “Close-Up”, will be presented to the best film, best director and best actor and actress. The festival, […]
Beirut festival paying tribute to Abbas Kiarostami
TEHRAN – The Beirut International Film Festival (BIFF) is commemorating the legendary Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami by screening some of his films, including “Take Me Home”, “Where Is the Friend’s Home”, “24 Frames” and “A Taste of Cherry”. “76 Minutes and 15 Seconds with Abbas Kiarostami”, which is a montage film made by Kiarostami’s close […]