Airstrike Destroys Home of Renowned Iranian Filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami

The residence of late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami suffered severe damage in an overnight airstrike in Tehran, as reported by an independent film journalist in the capital.

At the time of the airstrike, Kiarostami’s home was unoccupied. The property has remained in the family since Kiarostami’s passing in 2016 at the age of 76. His former wife, Parvin Amirgholi, resides nearby in the Chizar district, where her house also incurred damage. Thankfully, she was not injured in the incident, according to Jahani.

About Abbas Kiarostami

A highly esteemed figure in cinema, Kiarostami received numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 for Taste of Cherry. His filmography includes competitive entries at Cannes, such as the 1994 feature Through the Olive Trees, 2010’s Certified Copy, and 2012’s Like Someone in Love. Additionally, he won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival for his 1999 work, The Wind Will Carry Us.

Since late February, cultural and historical sites in Iran have been affected by a coordinated air campaign launched by the U.S. and Israel. Reports indicate that this campaign has damaged various significant landmarks, including palaces and ancient mosques. PBS notes that these attacks have raised concerns about the impact on protected structures vital to both Iranian identity and global heritage.