Journal

News and events from the Kiarostami Foundation.

Featured May 2021

Abbas Kiarostami Retrospective at Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou reopened with an exhibition and retrospective of Abbas Kiarostami in Paris, screening forty-six films along with installations, poetry, and never-before-seen photographs.

September 2023

Taste of Cherry — 4K Restoration World Premiere

The Palme d'Or–winning masterpiece returns to theaters in a stunning new 4K restoration, supervised by the Foundation.

May 2019

Culturistan Residency Program Launches

A new international residency program that brings together thinkers and creators from across the globe.

December 2016

24 Frames — Completion of Kiarostami's Final Film

Ahmad Kiarostami helps finish his father's final work, released as a co-production of CG Cinema and Kiarostami Foundation.

February 2014

Docunight Streaming Service Launches

An online streaming service focused on showcasing documentaries from or about Iran.

January 2026

Kiarostami Foundation Annual Report 2025

A year in review — new partnerships, ongoing restoration projects, and plans for the coming year.