Through The Olive Trees- Abbas Kiarostami [work] Jun 2026

Then, she turns. She runs. But not away. She runs back towards the set, back towards the crew. Hossein watches her go. Defeated? Perhaps.

Kiarostami largely avoids rapid editing. He prefers long, unbroken takes that allow human behavior to unfold naturally. The camera often remains stationary, acting as an observant, patient witness to the awkwardness and beauty of human interaction. The Landscape of Gillan Through the olive trees- Abbas Kiarostami