Abbas Kiarostami
The latest news about deceased Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami
Iranian actor named on list of 25 best movie performances of ’90s
A prominent international film industry and review website lists Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi as one of the 25 best in the 1990s for his brilliant performance in award-winning Iranian movie ‘Taste of Cherry.’
Paris to Host Event Honouring Eminent Filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami
The Centre Pompidou, a centre of culture and arts in Paris, is to hold a program to display and review the works of late renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami.
Netflix to Stream Remastered Versions of Kiarostami’s Films
The world's leading provider of online entertainment service Netflix is going to offer the remastered versions of a number of movies directed by late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami.
Tehran Hosting Exhibition of Andy Warhol’s Paintings
A photo exhibition entitled “Black and White” has opened at Tehran’s E1 Gallery to display the artworks by a number of acclaimed artists including Andy Warhol and Abbas Kiarostami.
Belgium Centre for Fine Arts to Pay Tribute to Abbas Kiarostami
The Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, plans to commemorate the late legendary Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami by screening a number of his movies.
High Dose of Heparin Caused Kiarostami’s Death: Official
An Iranian health official attributed the cause of death of celebrated film director Abbas Kiarostami to “meningeal hemorrhage” due to a blood thinner medicine he was given when he was hospitalized in France.
Late Filmmaker Kiarostami to Be Commemorated at Art Basel
The late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be commemorated at this year’s Hong Kong edition of Art Basel, a massive Swiss art fair and one of the premier events of the international art world.
Photo Exhibition of Late Kiarostami Underway in Tehran
A number of photographs taken by the internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, who recently died in Paris, have been put on display since July 15...
Iran Bids Farewell to Acclaimed Filmmaker Kiarostami
Many cinematic figures and officials, along with people from different walks of life, took part in the funeral procession for Iran’s late Palme d'Or-winning...
Iranian Film Director Kiarostami Laid to Rest
Celebrated Iranian film director, Abbas Kiarostami, was laid to rest after a funeral service held in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday with a large number of Iranian people and actors in attendance.
Kiarostami Gave New Life to Experimental Cinema
Alireza Tabesh, the Managing Director of Farabi Cinema Foundation, offered his condolences over the death of Abbas Kiarostami, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, and described him as a brilliant figure in cinema who had a humanistic and ethical approach in his works.
President Rouhani Lauds Late Kiarostami’s View of Life
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences over the death of the country’s award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami, hailing his works as valuable contributions to promotion of “peace” and “friendship” in the world.
Mirkarimi heads to Paris for Kiarostami’s final flight
Head of Iranian House of Cinema has departed for Paris to organize transfer of Kiarostami’s body to his homeland.
Kiarostami gave new meaning to cinema: Culture minister
Minister of culture and Islamic guidance expressed condolences over demise of great Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami, saying Kiarostami gave a new meaning to cinema.
World renowned Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami passes away
Internationally-acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami has passed away in France where he had been receiving treatment for cancer.
Kiarostami Invited to Join Academy Awards Members
As part of its effort to increase diversity among its ranks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars, issued 683 invitations to new members - from rising stars like Harry Potter’s Emma Watson to internationally recognized directors like Britain’s Ken Loach and Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami.
Photography: Another of Abbas Kiarostami’s Skills
Eight years ago Kiarostami broke the record for the most expensive photo in the Middle East with a snowy scene. Although he is known to the world for his unique cinema and varied movies, he manages to expose a different side of himself through his photography.
Rio center to hold Abbas Kiarostami retrospective
A retrospective of works by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be held at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Rio de Janeiro from April 13 until May 9, the Rio Times reported on Friday.
The world needs justice-based peace, not temporary ceasefire
Abbas Kiarostami, a famed Iranian filmmaker, is told by those fighting on battlefields about what happened during the Iraq-Iran war which touched the lives of so many people.