Abbas Kiarostami and me—between conversations, laughter, and cinema. As I reflect on the philosophies that shaped my uncle Abbas Kiarostami’s approach to filmmaking, I am reminded of the profound lessons he taught us--not just about cinema but about life itself. Abbas believed that films should leave room for the audience to engage and interpret. He often said, "The best films are the ones we dream about in our heads." For him, storytelling wasn’t about giving all the answers

Sohrab Mirmont directing on the set of The Freemason (2014)