Aspect Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“I'm not sure that my films show the reality of life in Iran; we show different aspects of life. Iran is a very extensive and expansive place, and sometimes, even for us who live there, some of the realities are very hard to comprehend.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary discussion, 2005, Tehran
He acknowledges that his films depict varied facets of Iranian life, not a single monolithic reality, and some aspects are difficult even for locals to grasp.
In simple terms: His movies show many sides of Iran, not just one truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace complexity and seek multiple perspectives.
Themes
culture
film
perception
complexity
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- cultural education
- media analysis
- cross‑cultural dialogue
Key Concepts
Narrative
representation
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can filmmakers balance authenticity with accessibility?
- What responsibilities do artists have when portraying their homeland?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify or exoticize for audiences unfamiliar with Iran.
![“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)
![“When the film [Certified Copy] was in the Cannes Festival, I realized that the fact of having it shot in a different culture, in a different language, in a different setting, that wasn't mine and that I didn't belong to, gave me a totally different relationship to the film. When I was sitting in…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb3/abbas-kiarostami-2631_audience_when-the-film-certified-copy-was-in-the_200718.jpg)
