Through The Olive Trees- Abbas Kiarostami ((better)) -

Kiarostami expertly challenges the notion of "realism" in cinema. By having real people play versions of themselves and incorporating the filming process into the story, he forces the audience to question what is genuine. The Power of Love and Persistence

Through the Olive Trees" is a film that continues to inspire and influence filmmakers around the world. Kiarostami's innovative storytelling, poetic cinematography, and use of silence and suggestion have created a cinematic legacy that transcends borders and cultures. The film's exploration of the human condition, with all its complexities and contradictions, makes it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. Through the olive trees- Abbas Kiarostami

He found Hossein, a local bricklayer with gentle eyes and a persistent spirit.He found Tahereh, a quiet girl who wore her trauma like a heavy wool cloak, her family lost to the earthquake. Kiarostami expertly challenges the notion of "realism" in

What follows is a comedy of romantic frustration and a tragedy of class division. Hossein uses every moment between takes to plead his case: if she marries him, he promises, he will do all the manual labor while she pursues her education. He will give her complete intellectual freedom. He will be a good husband. Tahereh, bound by tradition and perhaps by her own indifference, will not even speak to him. She reads her book, keeps her eyes down, and offers nothing but silence. What follows is a comedy of romantic frustration

The film tells the story of a young man, Hossain (played by Mohsen Namjoo), who falls in love with a woman, Shirin (played by Puya Takavar), while engaged to be married to another. As Hossain struggles to come to terms with his feelings, Kiarostami masterfully weaves a narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. The film's use of non-professional actors and a loose, improvisational style adds to its sense of authenticity, making the characters' emotions feel all the more genuine.

A semi-documentary looking at the aftermath of the devastating 1990 Manjil–Rudbar earthquake. A director character travels to Koker to find the two child actors from the first film.

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