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Release Year2000
Runtime0h 42m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorMahmoud Behraznia
WritersMahmoud Behraznia
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsKiarostami in Close up
About Kiarostami in Close up
A documentary that focuses on Abbas Kiarostami's cinematic philosophy talking to himself and other figures, and also seeks the opinion about his works both inside and outside his homeland.
Directed by Mahmoud Behraznia, Kiarostami in Close up leans on a strong ensemble — Abbas Kiarostami, Theo Angelopoulos, Bernardo Bertolucci — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2000.
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