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
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
There are at least two retrospectives of my work each year in some country. Abbas Kiarostami countryretrospectivework 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 don't know whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, but I have no such thing as national pride. I don't feel proud that I am Iranian. I happen to be who I am. Abbas Kiarostami feelfortunatehappen 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
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
To me, AIDS is an international epidemic and every country can be affected by it. Therefore, it can be discussed on an international level. Unfortunately, AIDS doesn't require a visa. Abbas Kiarostami affectaidcountry Change image and share on social
From my very first movie, what was my concentration, my inspiration, was I didn't want to narrate something, I didn't want to tell a story. I wanted to show something, I wanted for them to make their own story from what they were seeing. Abbas Kiarostami concentrationinspirationmake share on social