TEHRAN – A number Abbas Kiarostami’s colleagues in “Tickets” and “Like Someone in Love” is scheduled to share memories of their collaboration with the world-renowned Iranian filmmaker during a program at the 35th Fajr International Film Festival today.

The program is part of the three-day tribute to the legendary filmmaker who dies last July.

Assistant director Shohreh Golparian who also worked as an interpreter in “Like Someone in Love”, and line producer and the director of cinematography in the film will deliver speeches.

Kiarostami made the film in Tokyo in 2012 about a young sex worker who develops an unexpected connection with a widower over a period of two days.

Cinematographer Mahmud Kalari and sound effects engineer Mohammadreza Delpak, who collaborated with Kiarostami in “Tickets”, will talk about their memories of Kiarostami.

The Italy-based Iranian actor Babak Karimi, who worked on the project as a producer and film editor, will share his memories of the collaboration in a video, which will be screened at the session.

“Tickets” was jointly directed by Kiarostami, Ken Loach and Ermanno Olmi in 2005. This anthology film is a about a journey from Central Europe to Rome, during which the characters connect through casual encounters and set forth a story of love, chance and sacrifice.

Photo: A poster for “Tickets” directed by Abbas Kiarostami, Ken Loach and Ermanno Olmi in 2005

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