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Bahman Kiarostami

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Bahman Kiarostami
بهمن کیارستمی
Bahman Kiarostami at the funeral of his father, Abbas, 10 July 2016
Born (1978-08-11) 11 August 1978 (age 46)
Tehran, Iran
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, cinematographer, film editor
Parent(s)Abbas Kiarostami
Parvin Amir-Gholi

Bahman Kiarostami (Persian: بهمن کیارستمی; born 11 August 1978, in Tehran) is an Iranian film director, cinematographer, film editor and film producer. He is the son of the late critically acclaimed Abbas Kiarostami.[1] The main theme in Kiarostami's films are art and music.

Filmography

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Director

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Year English title Persian title Length Notes
2018 Exodus اکسدوس 77 minutes Documentary about the relationship between a recession and the impact on Afghan migrants returning to Afghanistan from Iran.[2][3]
2015 Lamentation of Romantic Revolutionary for the Obvious Charm of the Bourgeoisie مرثیه‌ی یک انقلابی رمانتیک برای جذابیت آشکار بورژوازی 20 minutes
2014 Monir منیر 54 minutes Documentary about Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, directed by Kiarostami[4][5]
2013 Kahrizak, Four Views کهریزک٬ چهار نگاه 86 minutes Documentary created by four directors each presenting a view of the Kahrizak Charity Centre. Directed, cinematography and written by Kiarostami.[6]
2006 Re-enactment شبیه‌خوانی 50 minutes
2005 Persian Garden باغ ایرانی 48 minutes
2004 Pilgrimage زیارت 52 minutes Documentary about a pilgrimage many Iranians made after Saddam Hussain was removed from power in Iraq. Directed by Kiarostami.[7]
2004 The Kamancheh Player دو کمانچه 46 minutes Documentary about music, directed by Kiarostami
2003 Infidels کفار 40 minutes Short documentary
2002 I saw Shoosh شوش را دیدم 7 minutes
2001 Tabaki تباکی 27 minutes Short documentary about 'mourners for hire' in Iran. Directed by Kiarostami.
2001 The Light نور 34 minutes
1998 The Project طرح 39 minutes Documentary
1997 Journey to the Land of the Traveller سفری به دیار مسافر 43 minutes Written by Abbas Kiarostami, Jafar Panahi, Jean-Pierre Limosin, and Hassan Darabi, it was filmed in 1993 but released in 1997. Directed by Bahman Kiarostami.[8][1]
1996 Morteza Momayez: Father of Iranian Contemporary Graphic Design مرتضی ممیز Documentary about Morteza Momayez

Awards

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  • 2019 – Jury Award for Documentary Features, 30th annual New Orleans Film Festival, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States[3]
  • 2012 – Jury Award for Kahrizak, Four Views for the 9th Dubai International Film Festival, Dubai, United Arab Emirates[6]
  • 2004 – "Special Mention" honor for Pilgrimage (Zairat), 26th Festival des 3 Continents, Nantes, France[9]
  • 2003 – Best Director Award for The Light, Beirut Middle East Film Festival, Beirut, Lebanon[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Elena, Alberto (2005). The Cinema of Abbas Kiarostami. Saqi. pp. 218, 240. ISBN 978-0-86356-594-6.
  2. ^ ""Exodus" studies connections between economic recession and return of Afghans from Iran". Tehran Times. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b "'Exodus' wins Jury Award for documentary at New Orleans Film Festival; 'Pier Kids' earns honorable mention". NON FICTION FILM. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  4. ^ Kennedy, Randy (20 March 2015). "Monir Farmanfarmaian, Iranian and Nonagenarian, Celebrates a New York Museum First". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  5. ^ "DOCUNIGHT #15: Monir". The Roxie. 13 May 2015. Archived from the original on 30 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  6. ^ a b ""Kahrizak: Four Views" wins special jury prize at Dubai filmfest". Payvand. Tehran Times. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  7. ^ Pilgrimage, 24 March 2005, retrieved 30 May 2015
  8. ^ Randoja, Ingrid (22 February 2001). "Journey to the land of the traveller". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Pélerinage". Festival des 3 Continents. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  10. ^ "Iranian directors call for support of documentary films". Payvand. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
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