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Abbas Kiarostami

Abbas Kiarostami (1940-2016) was an Iranian film director, screenwriter, poet, and photographer. He was well-known for his minimalist style and his ability to reflect on themes such as art, life, death, and truth through his films. Kiarostami's works garnered international recognition, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Homework

مشق شب

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1989 IMDB Rating: 7.8

Young male students at a local Iranian school are asked about their feelings on homework.

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What Is Cinema?

What Is Cinema?

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 2013 IMDB Rating: 6.1

Using the words and ideas of great filmmakers, from archival interviews with Alfred Hitchcock and Robert Bresson to new interviews with Mike Leigh, David Lynch, and Jonas Mekas, Oscar-winning filmmake...

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