I would be too selfish if I said everyone should see my movies more than once. To say that would mean Im just marketing my work! – Abbas Kiarostami
Religion works on some people but not on everyone, because it says, Stop thinking and accept what I tell you. Thats not valid for people who want to think and reflect. – Abbas Kiarostami
In the total darkness, poetry is still there, and it is there for you. – Abbas Kiarostami
Some movies bring out the creativity in you. Every single audience member can become creative in the face of a particular movie. If you happen to like my films, its because my films provide a bed for you on which you can find your creativity. The Hollywood movies do not provide that for you. – Abbas Kiarostami