Tribute to Abbas Kiarostami, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Nov 23, 2016, 23:20 IST | Updated: Nov 23, 2016, 23:20 IST
WION Edge: IFFI 2016 will be honouring the late filmmaker by showcasing his 7 highly-acclaimed films
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WION will bring you the major highlights of 47th International Film Festival of India, 2016 from Goa
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IFFI 2016 will pay a special tribute to veteran filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami who passed away this year
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Every year the International Film festival of India pays a special tribute to late filmmakers for their distinguished contributions to cinema
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Abbas Kiarostami was an Iranian film director, screenwriter, photographer and film producer
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The late filmmaker had been involved in over forty films, including shorts and documentaries
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Part of the Iranian New Wave, a Persian cinema movement, his films used poetic dialogues and allegorical storytelling
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His films often use a mixture of fictional and documentary elements
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