I really think that I don't mind people sleeping during my films, because I know that some very good films might prepare you for sleeping or falling asleep or snoozing. It's not to be taken badly at all. This is something I really mean. Abbas Kiarostami asleepbadlyfall share on social
I prefer the countryside to cities. This is also true of my films: I have made more films in rural societies, and villages, than in towns. Abbas Kiarostami citycountrysidefilm Change image and share on social
I film normal-life subjects in natural settings that some people would consider uncinematic. But what I want to show is nature itself, as the truth of life. Abbas Kiarostami filmlifenatural Change image and share on social
My films have been progressing towards a certain kind of minimalism, even though it was never intended. Elements which can be eliminated have been eliminated. Abbas Kiarostami elementeliminatefilm Change image and share on social
Film is very much a universal and common voice, and we can't limit it to one particular culture. Abbas Kiarostami commonculturefilm Change image and share on social
I really enjoy listening to stories. I remember them and keep them in my mind. Abbas Kiarostami enjoylistenmind Change image and share on social
I think I really produce my best work in Iran. Abbas Kiarostami iranproducework Change image and share on social
The calling of art is to extract us from our daily reality, to bring us to a hidden truth that's difficult to access - to a level that's not material but spiritual. Abbas Kiarostami accessartbring Change image and share on social
If you catch me coming out of a film, when I'm emotionally involved, I can tell you at that moment why I like it - but to talk about it years later is not logical to me. Abbas Kiarostami catchcomeemotionally Change image and share on social
In the total darkness, poetry is still there, and it is there for you. Abbas Kiarostami darknesspoetrytotal Change image and share on social
