The June Marquee: Abbas Kiarostami

Throughout the month of June we’ll be looking at the renowned Iranian director, Abbas Kiarostami and his overlapping thematic trilogies the “Koker Trilogy” and the “Precious Life Trilogy”:

Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987)

And Life Goes On (or Life, and Nothing More) (1992)

Through the Olive Trees (1994)

Taste of Cherry (1997)

(Click on a poster to watch a trailer)

And although we won’t be discussing these films in-depth, here is an extended watching list of films that will relate to our topic:

1. The Traveler (1974)
2. Homework (1989)
3. Close-Up (1990) – See Episode 32
4. The Wind Will Carry Us (1999)
5. Ten (2002)
6. Certified Copy (2010)
7. Like Someone in Love (2012)

Join us on Discord for movie parties and discussion before the podcast is released!