Fine Print: Abbas Kiarostami on the hills surrounding the capital. Tehran, Iran, 1997 Paris His vocation would eventually bring

His vocation would eventually bring about his death as he was killed on assignment by a landmine in 1954

Known for a bold approach to photojournalism

Chim’s career spanned genres and styles

These experiences would prove to be formative

Gaumy wrote of his time on board the boats

Fine Print: Abbas Kiarostami on the hills surrounding the capital. Tehran, Iran, 1997 Paris His vocation would eventually bringBorn in Khash, Abbas documented the Iranian Revolution during the 1970s, bearing witness to the tumultuous events, which inspired the photographers subsequent lifes work. He left the country in 1980 and did not return for 17 years. Here, Abbas on the hills surrounding the capital, where his film "Taste of Cherry" was shot.