Cinema Verite

2025-12-09 17:51

Cinema Verite to hold 10 workshops with Iranian, international instructors

TEHRAN – The Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has announced the workshops and instructors for the 19th edition that will kick off on December 10 in Mellat Cineplex in Tehran.

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.

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.

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.

2025-11-17 22:21

12 foreign documentaries to be shown at Portrait section of 19th Cinema Verite

TEHRAN – The 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has announced the line-up for the “Portrait” section.

2025-02-24 00:36

Renowned Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé passes away

TEHRAN-Acclaimed Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has passed away at 84.

2025-01-25 22:34

Palestinian filmmaker Abdallah Motan detained without trial by Israeli authorities

TEHRAN- On Thursday, the Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) released a statement expressing deep concern for the well-being of young Palestinian documentary filmmaker Abdallah Motan. Arrested by Israeli authorities on January 13, he has been sentenced to six months of "administrative detention" without trial or charges.

2024-12-16 22:26

Tehran’s Cinéma Vérité honors global documentary talent

TEHRAN - The 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinéma Vérité, concluded in Tehran on Sunday, celebrating the winners in both national and international competitions.

Echoes from Miankaleh and Ashuradeh: a call to save Iran’s wetland treasures

2024-12-15 18:14

By Saman Moradhosseini

Echoes from Miankaleh and Ashuradeh: a call to save Iran’s wetland treasures

2024-12-10 15:58

Cinéma Vérité kicks off in Tehran with commitment to reality

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinéma Vérité, was inaugurated at Tehran’s Charsu Cineplex on Sunday.

2024-12-07 19:26

Cinéma Vérité announces lineup for Gaza section

TEHRAN- A total of 23 films from both Iranian and foreign filmmakers will be showcased in the Gaza section of the 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, the organizers have announced.

“Gingerbread for Her Dad” by Alina Mustafina

2024-11-30 19:50

Cinéma Vérité announces lineup for international competition

TEHRAN- Ten feature-length documentaries will be competing in the international section of the 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, the organizers have announced.

2024-11-20 19:23

Iran’s Cinema Verite to screen Lebanon’s “A State of Passion”

TEHRAN- “A State of Passion”, co-directed by Lebanese documentarians Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi, will go on screen at the he 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinema Verite, in Tehran.

2024-11-18 22:21

Joshua Oppenheimer to hold master class at Cinema Verite

TEHRAN- Denmark-based American film director Joshua Oppenheimer is scheduled to hold a master class on directing documentaries during the 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinema Verite, in Tehran.

2024-11-06 19:30

Over 2,900 documentaries apply for 18th Cinéma Vérité

TEHRAN-More than 2,900 documentaries have applied for the 18th edition of the Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, due to be held next month.

2024-09-27 18:32

Cinéma Vérité sees participation from 123 countries

TEHRAN- Over 2,300 foreign documentaries from 123 countries have applied to participate in the 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, the organizers have announced.

2024-05-22 17:27

Cinema Verite Intl. jury members condole passing of President Raisi, accompanying delegation

TEHRAN-In separate messages, Milyausha Aytuganova, the executive director of the Kazan International Film Festival, and Amrit Gangar, Indian film scholar and historian, expressed their condolences for the passing of Iranian President Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian along and accompanying delegation in a tragic helicopter crash in the northwest of the country on Sunday.

2023-12-25 21:51

Presenting true image of Gaza vital to break world’s silence, U.S. documentarian says

TEHRAN- Renowned American documentarian, James Langley, who participated as a judge at the 17th International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinéma Vérité, highlighted the significance of presenting an authentic portrayal of Gaza.

2023-12-24 18:34

Nishtha Jain’s “The Golden Thread” wins top prize at Cinéma Vérité

TEHRAN-“The Golden Thread” by Indian filmmaker Nishtha Jain won the main award of the full-length documentaries category in the international competition section of the 17th International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinéma Vérité, at the closing ceremony on Saturday night.

2023-12-19 20:00

Cinéma Vérité kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of Cinéma Vérité, Iran’s major international festival for documentary films, kicked off in Tehran's Charsu Cineplex on Monday.

2023-12-09 19:34

Iranian documentarian Mehrdad Oskui to hold workshop at Cinéma Vérité

TEHRAN- Mehrdad Oskui, the Iranian director of the acclaimed documentary “Sunless Shadows”, will be holding a workshop at the 17th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, which will be held in Tehran from December 18 to 23.

2023-12-04 20:08

Africa's greatest living filmmaker Souleymane Cissé will hold session at Cinéma Vérité

TEHRAN- Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, who is regarded as one of the first generation of African filmmakers, will participate in the 17th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, which will be held in Tehran from December 18 to 23.