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2025-09-10 22:43
Celebrating Iranian cinema: four decades of global recognition
TEHRAN – On September 12, Iran celebrates National Cinema Day. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian cinema has evolved from being a domestic cultural phenomenon to one of the world's most respected and awarded national cinemas.
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2025-07-23 22:46
Documentary on Gaza wins Golden Apricot award at Yerevan International Film Festival
TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 22nd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival took place on July 20, and the documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” about life in Gaza during the ongoing Israeli military actions won an award.
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2025-07-13 19:31
Yerevan International Film Festival kicks off with Amir Naderi as president of regional section
TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Amir Naderi serves as the President of the Regional Competition Jury of the 22nd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival that kicked off on Sunday in Armenia.
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2024-07-22 21:58
IAF cinematheque to screen Amir Naderi’s “The Runner”
TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen a restored version of Amir Naderi's "The Runner" on Wednesday, marking the 40th anniversary of the film's production.
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2024-07-22 21:57
Veteran actor Saeed Rad passes away
TEHRAN- The renowned Iranian actor, Saeed Rad, who had been battling health issues for the past ten months, passed away in a Tehran hospital on Monday. He was 79.
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2024-03-17 19:51
Amir Naderi’s “The Runner” to be added to Criterion Collection
TEHRAN-The 1984 Iranian drama “The Runner” directed by Amir Naderi will be added to the Criterion Collection soon.
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2023-09-11 19:10
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Iranian cinema's global ascent: the double-edged sword of international acclaim
TEHRAN-Iranian cinema has captured the world's attention with its distinct artistry, social relevance, and poignant storytelling.
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2023-07-22 18:32
‘Harmonica’ to go on screen at Venice International Film Festival
TEHRAN – Iranian film ‘Harmonica’ by Amir Naderi will be screened in the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival in Italy.
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2022-10-24 19:22
By Afshin Majlesi
OANA great opportunity to end Western media monopoly
60 media directors and editors-in-chief from 35 countries attend the OANA meeting in Tehran
TEHRAN—Media experts from Asia and Oceania discussed threats and opportunities for journalism at the 18th Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies General Assembly, which began on Monday in Tehran.
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2022-10-08 18:30
Film Forum to review Iranian new wave masterpiece “The Runner”
TEHRAN – A restored edition of Amir Naderi’s 1984 drama “The Runner”, an Iranian new wave masterpiece of the post-revolution cinema, will be screened at Film Forum in Manhattan during a fortnight’s program starting October 28.