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2025-12-03 20:19
Kafka’s “Letter to His Father” appears in Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Czech writer Franz Kafka’s book “Letter to His Father” has recently been published by Kharazmi Publications in Tehran.
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2025-12-03 20:19
Mehr Media Group shines in Moscow, named as international Expert of the Year 2025
TEHRAN- In a distinguished ceremony held in Moscow on Tuesday, the Mehr Media Group has been recognized among the top three international winners at the 14th edition of the Expert of the Year 2025 awards.
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2025-12-03 20:18
43rd Fajr International Film Festival concludes in Shiraz
TEHRAN-The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) concluded on Tuesday night, with an awards ceremony held at the Honar Shahr Aftab Cineplex in Shiraz, Fars Province.
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2025-12-02 21:44
Poster for 19th Cinema Verite unveiled in Tehran
TEHRAN – The poster for the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite,” emphasizing a fresh, bold perspective inspired by Iranian culture, has been unveiled.
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2025-12-02 21:43
Five Iranian movies will compete in 16th Baku International Film Festival
TEHRAN – Five films from Iran will compete in the 16th Baku International Film Festival, set to be held in Azerbaijan from December 5 to 9.
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2025-12-02 21:42
Iran, global partners unite to foster cinematic collaboration at Shiraz conference
TEHRAN- An international conference on cinematic cooperation was held Monday evening on the sidelines of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) with the participation of Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi.
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2025-12-02 21:41
Indonesian remake of "Children of Heaven" set for 2026 release
TEHRAN- MD Pictures, one of Indonesia’s leading production companies, has announced its plans to release a remake of the acclaimed 1997 Iranian film “Children of Heaven”. Directed by renowned filmmaker Hanung Bramantyo, the new version is scheduled for release in 2026 and aims to bring the heartfelt story of sibling resilience to Indonesian screens, set against the backdrop of the city of Semarang.
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2025-12-01 18:15
IAF to show Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia”
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 2025 dark comedy film “Bugonia” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos on Thursday.
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2025-12-01 18:15
Iranian animation “The Legend of Sepehr” wins top award at Tanzanite International Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian animated film “The Legend of Sepehr” directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi won the top award of the Tanzanite International Film Festival, which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from November 27 to 29.
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2025-12-01 18:14
Imam Reza (AS) Intl. Festival to showcase art, literature, scholarly works
TEHRAN- The 22nd edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival is scheduled to be held in various provinces in Iran in April 2026, featuring a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scholarly programs.
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2025-12-01 18:13
By Ali Hamedin
“All That’s Left of You”: a story shot in the eye of the storm
TEHRAN- “All That’s Left of You” is the latest work by Cherien Dabis — the Palestinian-American director, writer, and actor. Released in January 2025, the film places the audience on a historical journey, from the beginning of the Nakba (1948) to present-day Palestine, following the story of a single family to illuminate the harrowing fate of a people whom Zionist forces sought to erase from history.
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2025-11-30 20:16
Iran’s "My Daughter’s Hair" shares top honor at Indian festival
TEHRAN- The 56th International Film Festival of India- IFFI 2025, concluded Friday in Goa, celebrated a diverse array of cinematic excellence from around the globe.
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2025-11-30 20:15
Iranian director stages reading of Ibsen’s “Rosmersholm” in Tehran
TEHRAN-Iranian director Sarvenaz Nankali staged reading performance of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s “Rosmersholm” at Tehran’s Homa Theater Hall on Sunday.
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2025-11-30 20:15
Renowned global figures serving as jury members of 43rd Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN – Twelve jurors will evaluate films across the International Competition and Eastern Vista sections of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF), which is underway in Shiraz, Fars Province.
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2025-11-29 23:28
Rasane Honar Symphony Orchestra to perform Bach works at Rudaki Hall
TEHRAN- Rasane Honar Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Amir Pedram Taherian, will perform works by Philip Emanuel Bach on December 1 and 2 at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall.
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2025-11-29 22:05
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Paintings by Azadeh Nikoo are currently on display in an exhibit at Jaleh Gallery. Entitled “Stitches Align for Harmonious Song”, the exhibition runs until December 9 at the gallery located at No. 3, Noshahr Alley, Iranshahr St., Karim Khan Ave.
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2025-11-29 22:05
43rd FIFF presenting 18 films in Future Frame, Broken Olive Branch sections
TEHRAN – The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) is underway in Shiraz, Fars Province, featuring two competitive sections highlighting innovative cinema from around the world.
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2025-11-29 21:19
International photo exhibition of Muharram opens in Semnan
TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the International Photo Exhibition of Mehr-e Muharram was inaugurated in the central Iranian city of Semnan, in the presence of provincial cultural officials on Saturday.
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2025-11-28 18:56
21 short, mid-length films from 19 countries will compete in Cinema Verite
TEHRAN – Twenty-one short and mid-length documentary films will compete in the international competition section of the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite,” set to be held from December 10 to 16 in Tehran.
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2025-11-28 18:56
Majid Majidi receives award for outstanding contribution to cinema in Moscow
TEHRAN – Globally-renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received an award for outstanding contribution to cinema at the first Diamond Butterfly Open Eurasian Film Award in Moscow, Russia, on November 27.
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2025-11-28 18:55
Melodies from Persia: Iranian music builds bridges of soul at Vietnam's cultural festival
TEHRAN- An Iranian musical ensemble graced an international cultural festival in Hanoi, Vietnam, a prestigious event featuring participants from over fifty nations. The prominent Vietnamese broadcasting channel VTV3, owned by the Vietnamese Television, dedicated a segment to this celebrated group, showcasing Iran's profound artistic heritage.
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2025-11-28 18:55
Veteran Gilan folk music singer Nasser Masoudi passes away at 90
TEHRAN- Nasser Masoudi, a legendary figure in Iranian folk music, particularly the traditional music of the northern province of Gilan, died on Thursday at the Arya Hospital in Rasht after months of illness and advancing age. He was 90.
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2025-11-28 15:23
“One Battle after Another” goes on screen at Tehran cultural center
TEHRAN- “One Battle after Another”, a 2025 action thriller film by American filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2025-11-28 15:22
Fajr International Film Festival kicks off with 14 films competing for Crystal Simorgh awards
TEHRAN – The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) kicked off on November 26 in Shiraz, Fars Province, with 14 films vying for Crystal Simorgh awards in the international competition section.
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2025-11-28 15:22
Persian-speaking poets from around the world invited to participate in Fajr Intl. Poetry Festival
TEHRAN- The call for the 20th edition of Fajr International Poetry Festival has been announced, aiming to introduce and recognize young poets of our beloved homeland and to foster empathy and solidarity among Persian-speaking communities worldwide.
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2025-11-25 21:46
Saqqez Kurdish Theater Festival to showcase indigenous culture
TEHRAN- The 20th edition of the Saqqez International Kurdish Theater Festival will be held with a focus on the Kurdish language and indigenous customs, the organizers have announced.
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2025-11-25 21:46
Iran National Orchestra to perform in Vahdat Hall
TEHRAN- Iran National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian, will present its latest concert titled “Now It Has Reached Our Ears…” over two nights on December 7 and 8 at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.
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2025-11-25 21:46
Iranian short film “Sheep” wins at Asian World Film Festival
TEHRAN – Iranian short film “Sheep,” written, directed, and produced by Hadi Babaeifar, won a prize at the 11th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which was held in California, the U.S.
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2025-11-25 21:45
New cultural facilities to open on Iran’s strategic islands, enhancing youth engagement
TEHRAN- Two new cultural and artistic centers along with a cinema hall of Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon are set to open simultaneously on November 30, coinciding with the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day.
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2025-11-25 21:42
19th Cinema Verite reveals line-up for Gaza Competition section
TEHRAN – The 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has announced the line-up for the Gaza Competition section.