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Taste of Cherry: Abbas on Film Author: Abbas Kiarostami (Iran) Publisher: CITIC Publishing Group
Taste of Cherry: Abbas on Film Author: Abbas Kiarostami (Iran) Publisher: CITIC Publishing Group
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Description
Introduction · · · · · ·
【Editor's recommendation】
★ The seven-day film course of poetic film master Abbas, a precious summary of his life-long directing career
★ Talk about movies and life, showing the unpretentious Abbas in detail
★A film meditation with both practical and aesthetic value
【Content Introduction】
Abbas is the founder of Iran's new wave of films and a master of poetic films. He has left many classics in film history and has won many international film awards. His films use the lens to gaze at the ordinary world, and the pure and simple stories give people the purest touch. The image style is simple and poetic, full of humanistic feelings and philosophical thinking.
This book records in detail Abbas's teaching in a seven-day film workshop, and presents Abbas's artistic and life views in a detailed and profound manner, including film shooting techniques, his understanding of art such as poetry and photography, and his philosophical thoughts on life. It is a precious summary of his lifelong directorial journey and life path.
About the Author · · · · · ·
Abbas Kiarostami (1940-2016) is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, producer, photographer and poet. He pioneered the Iranian New Wave. In contrast to the complex and gorgeous style of mainstream films, Abbas established a unique personal style with natural and plain shots and philosophical film connotations, which was widely recognized internationally. He was nominated for several international film festivals. In 1995, his film Lovers Under the Olive Trees won the Silver Screen Award and Best Director at the 8th Singapore International Film Festival; in 1997, Taste of Cherry won the Palme d'Or at the 50th Cannes Film Festival; in 1999, Gone with the Wind won the Special Jury Award and the FIPRESCI Award at the 56th Venice Film Festival.
