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Abbas Kiarostami

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Film director

Abbas Kiarostami

Iranian film director, screenwriter, photographer and film producer (1940-2016)

Abbas Kiarostami was born on June 22, 1940 and died on July 4, 2016, aged 76.

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Born
June 22, 1940, Tehran
Died
July 4, 2016
Zodiac sign
Cancer
Country
Iran
Known as
Film director

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  • Abbas Kiarostami was born on a Saturday.
  • Abbas Kiarostami would have turned 86 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: December 22. Birthstone: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.
  • Abbas Kiarostami belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Abbas Kiarostami born?

Abbas Kiarostami was born on June 22, 1940 and died on July 4, 2016, aged 76.

What is Abbas Kiarostami’s zodiac sign?

Cancer, born June 22.