Abbas Kiarostami Iran Quotations

Unfortunately, cinema critics are very few in America, 400-500 people, but there are more critics of Iran.

If I do continue to have the opportunity to work in Iran, that's very much what I'd prefer to do.

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.

If you are a businessman or a politician in Iran, you can get a visa as quickly as you ask for it.

I think I really produce my best work in Iran.

The day we run out of petrol is the day Iran will be free.