Directors who died on July 4

Take a focused look at the directors who passed away on July 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2016 Abbas Kiarostami

  Abbas Kiarostami was an acclaimed Iranian film director, screenwriter, and photographer, recognized internationally for his influential work in world cinema. Renowned for a poetic and minimalist style, he was celebrated for films that explored the human experience and everyday life in Iran. [bio]