TEHRAN- In celebration of National Cinema Day, the Film Museum of Iran will host a seminar titled "The Role of Persian Literature in Cinema" in Tehran, featuring filmmakers from Turkey. 

The event is organized in collaboration with the International Council of Museums (ICOM) on Tuesday, coinciding with National Cinema Day, IRNA reported on Saturday.

The seminar will also include a short screening of iconic films by renowned Iranian filmmakers who have made significant contributions to depicting Iran's culture and traditions on the big screen, the report added.

The event will be attended by cultural consultant and filmmaker Selim Uzban from Turkey, Chairman of ICOM Seyed Ahmad Mohit Tabatabai, International Deputy of the Saadi Foundation Ali Mousavizadeh, Iranian documentarian filmmaker Keyvan Tabatabai, and President of the ECO Cultural Institute Saad Khan. 

Attendance to this insightful seminar is free and open to all interested individuals.

Iran's National Cinema Day is celebrated every year on September 12 to recognize and honor the remarkable impact of Iranian cinema on the global film industry. 

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