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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary - Abbas Kiarostami

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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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filmmaker
filmmaker
[noun]

a movie director and producer, especially an independent one who is fully in charge of the movie production

Ex: The award-winning filmmaker is known for his unique storytelling and independent projects. 
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Iran
Iran
[noun]

a country in southwest Asia

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born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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June
June
[noun]

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

Ex: June is a month filled with outdoor activities like swimming, camping, and barbecues. 
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tehran
tehran
[noun]

the capital and largest city of Iran; located in northern Iran

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painting
painting
[noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: I'm learning about the art of painting in my after-school class. 
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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to discover

to find out about or realize the existence, presence, or fact of something

Ex: After trying painting, he discovered a hidden talent for art. 
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at first
at first
[Adverb]

in the beginning of a situation or stage

Ex: At first, the new job seemed challenging, but she quickly adapted. 
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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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Iranian
Iranian
[Adjective]

relating to or belonging to the people or country of Iran

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society
society
[noun]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

Ex: In modern society, technological advancements have drastically changed the way we communicate and interact. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: The chef carefully mixed the ingredients to create a flavorful sauce. 
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another
another
[determiner]

one more of the same kind of object or living thing

Ex: He needs another guitar pick for his performance. 
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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to [end] {one's} life

to intentionally kill oneself

Ex: He struggled with depression for years before ultimately deciding to end his life. 
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shot
shot
[noun]

an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption

Ex: The director was particularly proud of the long shot that captured the breathtaking landscape, showcasing the beauty of the location in a single take. 
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camera
camera
[noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex: He borrowed his friend's camera to document the event. 
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to continue

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

Ex: They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills. 
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to film
to film
[Verb]

to capture or record moving images, typically using a camera or video recording device

Ex: She films short videos for her YouTube channel regularly. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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plus
plus
[preposition]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

Ex: The weather was beautiful, plus there were free ice cream samples at the park. 
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poem
poem
[noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: She wrote a poem about the changing seasons that left everyone mesmerized. 
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach. 
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friendly
friendly
[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person. 
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script
script
[noun]

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

Ex: The actor memorized his lines from the script before the performance. 
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natural
natural
[Adjective]

free from artificiality

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true
true
[Adjective]

genuinely felt and honestly conveyed

Ex: She gave him a true apology from the heart. 
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audience
audience
[noun]

a group of individuals who receive, consume, or engage with a particular form of media, such as television shows, films, performances, or social media content

Ex: The TV show attracted a large audience last night. 
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