008 | Unveiling Beauty in the Ordinary: Abbas Kiarostami's Genius | Matthew Germenis
EPISODE 008
Abbas Kiarostami's Koker Trilogy, comprising Where Is the Friend's Home? (1987), Life, and Nothing More... (1992), and Through the Olive Trees (1994) hold immense significance in world cinema. Kiarostami intertwines fiction and reality through this trilogy, blurring the lines between documentary and narrative filmmaking. Set against the rural backdrop of Koker in Iran, the trilogy explores themes of resilience, compassion, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. Kiarostami's distinctive approach, characterized by long takes and a poetic visual style, invites viewers to contemplate the essence of life and the intricate connections between the characters and their surroundings. The Koker Trilogy is a testament to Kiarostami’s artistic prowess and ability to capture the universal through the lens of the seemingly ordinary, leaving an enduring impact on contemporary cinema.
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