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Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami is celebrated for his minimalist, poetic realism in films like the 1997 Palme d'Or winner *Taste of Cherry*.
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Which film won Abbas Kiarostami the Palme d'Or?
Kiarostami won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival for his film Taste of Cherry. The film follows a man driving around Tehran searching for someone to bury him.
What is Abbas Kiarostami's filmmaking style known for?
The Iranian director is celebrated for his minimalist aesthetic and poetic realism. He often blurred the lines between fiction and documentary, using non-professional actors and natural lighting.
Did Abbas Kiarostami film his movies in Iran?
He filmed many of his most famous works, such as the Koker trilogy, in rural Iran. Later in his career, he also directed films outside of Iran, including the 2010 Italian film Certified Copy.
Did Abbas Kiarostami win any other major international awards?
In addition to his 1997 Palme d'Or, Kiarostami won the Jury Prize at Cannes for The Wind Will Carry Us in 1999. He was globally recognized as a master of world cinema before his death in 2016.
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