ABBAS KIAROSTAMI: STORYTELLER

Kiarostami as Scriptwriter - Introduction

Venue:

Institut Français, 17 Queensbury Place, London SW7 2DT.

Dates:

10-12 May 2005.

Organised by:

Institut Français in collaboration with the Iran Heritage Foundation and the Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute.

Introduction:

When not writing and directing his own films, Abbas Kiarostami has been remarkably generous in helping get other directors' projects off the ground, with his role limited to that of screenwriter, or a 'humble storyteller' as he prefers to call himself. Kiarsotami has written the script for two films directed by Jafar Panahi and one film directed by Alireza Raissian, all of which are being shown in this programme.

Programme and screening schedules:

For a description of the films as well as the detailed screening schedule please click on 'Programme' in the left column of this page.

Ticket prices:

7 GBP, concs 5 GBP.

Box office:

44 20 70731350.

Kiarostami festival:

This programme is part of a London-wide programme of events entitled Abbas Kiarostami: Visions of the Artist celebrating the achievements of this artist and his impact on contemporary culture and society.