Abbas Kiarostami: The Art of Living

About This Movie

So, 'Abbas Kiarostami: The Art of Living' is this layered documentary that takes you on a journey into Kiarostami's creative soul. The interviews, set against the stark beauty of the Aran Islands, feel intimate, almost like eavesdropping on a deep conversation. Critics and scholars chime in at Cannes, unpacking his themes—like the nature of reality and the poetry nested in everyday life. It's slow-paced, but not in a dull way; it gives you space to breathe and reflect. What’s intriguing is how it balances his filmmaking with snippets of his work as a poet and photographer. You can really sense his worldview, which is distinctively personal yet universal, capturing the essence of existence through art.

Deep dive into Kiarostami's creative processHighlights his dual role as poet and filmmakerThought-provoking insights from critics and scholars