Turkish filmmaker Tahsin Isbilen praises Iranian short cinema
Turkish documentary filmmaker Tahsin Isbilen has praised Iranian short cinema for its poetic composition.
Persian-language drama “Winners” represents UK at Oscar intl. feature section
–The Persian-language drama “Winners” by Iranian-British director Hassan Nazer has been selected by the British Academy as the UK’s submission to the international feature award at the 2023 Oscars.
Iranian children’s films on verge of “extinction”: Farabi Cinema Foundation
Director of Iran’s Farabi Cinema Foundation has warned about the lack of children’s films what he views as “the extinction of children’s and young adult cinema.”
Intl. congress to celebrate National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature
The 6th edition of the International Persian Poetry and Literature Congress will celebrate the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature at Tehran’s Milad Tower on Sunday.
Great Islamic Encyclopedia publishes entry on Ayatollah Khamenei in separate book
The Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia has published an entry on the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a separate book.
Big win for Iranian films at Moscow festival: “No Prior Appointment”, “Breeze” crowned best
Iranian drama “No Prior Appointment” won the Golden Saint George for best film and “Breeze”, another Iranian production, received the Silver Saint George for best short at the 44th Moscow International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Friday.
Italy archeological film festival picks movies from Iran
Eight Iranian movies will be competing in different categories of the Rovereto Archeologia Memorie (RAM) Film Festival in Italy.
Tehran museum apologizes for insect problem at minimalism, conceptual art exhibit
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art has apologized to the public for the insects that were found on a photo by Bernd and Hilla Becher on view at the museum.
Iranian Film “Katvoman” to Compete in FIFAK
Iranian film “Katvoman” directed by Hadi Sheibani” was selected as the only Iranian film for the Festival International du Film Amateur de Kélibia (FIFAK) in Tunisia.
Tazieh performances revive Ashura stories at Tehran cultural centers
Several cultural centers in Tehran are playing host to groups of thespians performing stories from the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions during the Ashura uprising in the form of tazieh, the Iranian passion play.