Lectures, introductions, workshops... – Close Up on Kiarostami : Cinemaximiliaan
LECTURE
Close Up on Abbas Kiarostami
Cinemaximiliaan ⁄ 90' ⁄ EN ⁄ 90
Since the Islamic revolution in 1979, a strict political regime effected Iranian cinema by imposing a strong censorship which forced filmmakers to adapt their work. Probably the most internationally acclaimed director who gained international fame during this period is Abbas Kiarostami. Based on his early pre-Islamic revolution work, this symposium takes a look at Kiarostami’s artistic evolution and the broader context of The Report during the last years before the revolution. This film is not just a film but a critical commentary on the individual's struggle against systemic constraints. Its power lies in the raw, unadorned depiction of everyday life, a hallmark of his later masterpieces.
Conversation in English between Rola Zamzameh (journalist and filmmaker), Talheh Daryanavard (filmmaker) and Maryam K. Hedayat (filmmaker).
The panel conversation about The Report, Abbas Kiarostami and the broader Iranian context will be preceded by the screening of the film.
This evening, in collaboration with Cinemaximiliaan, is dedicated to a reflection about the work of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami and the broader context in which his work was made.