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Abbas Kiarostami

(June 22, 1940 – July 4, 2016)

Role: Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Photographer

Abbas Kiarostami was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, where he developed an early interest in the arts.

His initial pursuits were in painting and graphic design, which he studied at the University of Tehran.

Before moving into filmmaking, Kiarostami worked in advertising and illustration, skills that influenced his visual storytelling style.

This background helped him establish a unique approach to film, focusing on visual and narrative simplicity.

Kiarostami’s early life laid the foundation for his minimalist and contemplative cinematic style.

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