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
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
I never really learned photography. Abbas Kiarostami learnphotography Change image and 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 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
Religion works on some people but not on everyone, because it says, 'Stop thinking and accept what I tell you.' That's not valid for people who want to think and reflect. Abbas Kiarostami acceptpeoplereflect Change image and share on social
Usually when I write a script, I have in mind some real people that I'm writing about, who don't always act in the film afterward. Abbas Kiarostami actafterwardfilm Change image and share on social
