Tribute to Abbas Kiarostami, a celebrated Iranian filmmaker
Authored 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
His films often use a mixture of fictional and documentary elements
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The late filmmaker has won several awards including at Cannes. IFFI Goa 2016 will be screening 7 of his films for the cinephiles
The late filmmaker has won several awards including at Cannes. IFFI Goa 2016 will be screening 7 of his films for the cinephiles