Abbas Kiarostami - Film Director Abbas Kiarostami was born in Theran, Iran in 1940. He graduated with a degree in fine arts, before starting work as a graphic designer, (commercial use of film and TV), then joined the Centre for intellectual development for children and young adults where he started a film section, this started his career as a filmmaker at the age of 30, he has continued to make many movies and become the biggest Iranian film figure out. But not only, Abbas is also an incredible figure in the arts world as he creates art gallery installations based of photography, short films, and poetry. He is an iconic figure for what he has done, and has achieved it all in believing in the arts and creativity of his mind. |