Reality and Fictional Narrative in the Cinema of Abbas Kiarostami with Focus on the Films "Close-up" and "The Koker Trilogy"

Abbas Kiarostami is Iran's most internationally recognized filmmaker, having won numerous awards from prestigious film festivals and institutions. In both his documentary and narrative films, Kiarostami explores the intersection and distinction between reality and fiction in cinema. Through innovative narrative techniques and a distinctive approach to film production, he has developed a unique and influential style. His work demonstrates cinema's capacity to capture imperfect reality and narrative, though the source text breaks off before completing this thought.