Through the Olive Trees is the final film in the "Koker Trilogy" which began with Where's the Friend's Home? (1987) and continued with And Life Goes On (1992). Similar to the two previous films in this trilogy, Abbas Kiarostami presents a slice of life story that tells about the life of village people, without significant conflict, but has a meaning that can penetrate the minds of the audience. Kiarostami proves his love for cinema by presenting a beautiful story about humans which this time happens behind a film production, ordinary people with their daily lives and without forgetting to show the visuals of rural Iran - it's as if there is a universe of its own, isn't it? Kiarostami is an expert and he knows which sides can be explored to depict his vision. Through the Olive Trees is the best conclusion to a trilogy that succeeds in blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
Review of Through the Olive Trees
