The Kiarostami Foundation

Mission Statement

The Kiarostami Foundation’s mission is to archive and manage the films, photographs, and other works of Abbas Kiarostami, to increase knowledge of and interest in the work of Abbas Kiarostami, to promote his work worldwide, and to encourage or participate in new art and educational projects in keeping with the spirit of his work.

Board Members

Peter Becker

Peter Becker

President, Criterion / Janus Films
Lizbeth Hasse

Lizbeth Hasse

Media & Entertainment Lawyer
Alejandro Iñárritu

Alejandro Iñárritu

Director & Producer
Marin Karmitz

Marin Karmitz

Founder, MK2, Producer, and Director
Ahmad Kiarostami

Ahmad Kiarostami

Entrepreneur and Producer
Massoumeh Lahidji

Massoumeh Lahidji

Interpreter & Translator, Specializing in Film
Richard Linklater

Richard Linklater

Director and Producer
Tom Luddy

Tom Luddy

Telluride Film Festival Founder, Producer
Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat

Artist

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