Irish Documentary Picked up for International Distribution
ABBAS KIAROSTAMI: THE ART OF LIVING, a documentary directed by Pat Collins and Fergus Daly and backed by BSE/IFB, has been picked up for international distribution by French sales agent MK2. MK2 has previously worked with renowned filmmakers such as Krzyszstof Kieslowski and Michael Haneke.Produced by Harvest Films, ABBAS KIAROSTAMI: THE ART OF LIVING has been described by Variety as an "excellent introduction and fascinating examination" of Kiarostami's work. The documentary received it's world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh last year and since then has screen ed at a host of international festivals.
ABBAS KIAROSTAMI: THE ART OF LIVING was funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board and the Galway Film Centre.