Affected Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“Close-Up has affected later films that I've made.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Close-Up, 1990
His use of close‑up shots reshaped his later cinematic style, emphasizing intimacy and realism.
In simple terms: Close‑ups changed his later movies.
Key Takeaway
Use close‑ups to deepen viewer connection.
Themes
cinematography
intimacy
realism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
cinematic
technical
When to use this quote
- directing
- film analysis
- visual workshops
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
authorial voice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do close‑ups affect audience empathy?
- When might they distract from story?
A Different Perspective
Close‑ups can over‑emphasize detail, reducing narrative pacing.
![“It was a film that I knew, that I had seen, that I was familiar with, but I wasn't anxious about it at any point during the screening. I snoozed twice, and this is something I couldn't have imagined that I would feel detached, as I did with this film [Certified Copy].” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/533/abbas-kiarostami-2631_anxious_it-was-a-film-that-i-knew-that-i-had-see_155328.jpg)
