Abbas Kiarostami

Awards & Honours

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Abbas Kiarostami's career was marked by extraordinary recognition. He was the first Iranian filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or, a historic achievement that brought Iranian cinema to the global forefront. His film Close-Up was ranked among the 50 greatest movies ever made in Sight & Sound's 2012 poll, a testament to its enduring influence. Three of his films were included in the BBC Culture's 2018 list of the 100 best foreign films, demonstrating his consistent critical acclaim. Kiarostami's unique style, blending reality and fiction, has inspired countless filmmakers, and his legacy as a master of world cinema is firmly established.

AwardsAbbas Kiarostami won numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. His most notable achievement was the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Taste of Cherry in 1997. He also received the Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival for The Wind Will Carry Us in 1999. In 2000, he was honored with the Akira Kurosawa Prize for lifetime achievement in directing, which he famously gave away to actor Behrooz Vossoughi. His films were consistently recognized at international festivals, and he is remembered as one of the most awarded Iranian filmmakers.

Honours & Distinctions

Akira Kurosawa Prize

Tokyo International Film Festival·2000

Lifetime achievement award for directing.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Tehran·2010

Recognized for his contributions to cinema and arts.

Rankings & Lists

#42

Greatest Films of All Time

Sight & Sound·2012

#Included

100 Best Foreign Films

BBC Culture·2018

Magazine Covers

Cahiers du Cinéma

1997

Abbas Kiarostami: The Master of Iranian Cinema

Records & Feats

First Iranian filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or

Historic First·1997

Won the Palme d'Or at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival for Taste of Cherry.