TEHRAN – Iranian director Kazem Mollai’s drama “Kupal” was selected as best foreign-language film at the Weyauwega International Film Festival, the organizers of the American event announced last week. Starring Levon Haftvan, the film tells the story of a hunter and a taxidermist called “Dr. Ahmad Kupal”. On the last day of the year, just […]

TEHRAN – Spanish architect Jose Maria Simon showcased a collection his photos depicting the glory of Persian and Islamic architecture in an exhibition at the University of Almeria in his country. The beautiful tiles and geometric motifs used in the religious and civil structures of Iran were highlighted in the exhibit “Fascinating Persia, Beauties of […]

Iranian Culture Week is slated to be held in Montevideo, Uruguay, later in November. The cultural event is slated to be held November 20-24 with the cooperation of the Iranian embassy and the Universidad de la República (UdelaR) in the Uruguayan capital. Art in ancient Iran, Iranian cinema, Iranian lifestyle in certain eras, Iranian carpet, […]

TEHRAN – Thirteen films have been selected to compete in the 3rd CineIran Festival in Toronto, Canada, the organizers announced on Tuesday. “Ferrari” by Alireza Davudnejad will go on screen at the opening ceremony of the festival on Friday, while “Subdued” by Hamid Nematollah will be screened at the closing ceremony on November 19. “No […]

TEHRAN – The Spanish singer and songwriter Enrique Iglesias has extended his sympathy to the victims of the powerful earthquake that hit regions in Iran and Iraq on Sunday night. “Everyone please send your love, thoughts and prayers to those suffering from the earthquake in Iran and Iraq,” the singer said in a message posted […]

TEHRAN – Iranian artists have announced that they would organize various programs to help the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the western Iranian region of Kermanshah on Sunday. The powerful earthquake killed at least 450 people and injured thousands. The Kurdish band Tarang plans to perform a benefit concert in Tehran to aid […]

TEHRAN – Iranian director Kazem Mollai’s drama “Kupal” was selected as best feature film at the Hamilton Film Festival, while it also brought Levon Haftvan the award for best actor, the organizers of the Canadian event announced on Sunday night. “Kupal” tells the story of a hunter and a taxidermist called “Dr. Ahmad Kupal”. On […]

TEHRAN – Iranian director Vahid Jalilvand’s acclaimed drama “No Date, No Signature” won two awards at the 58th Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece, the organizers announced on Sunday. The film received the Silver Alexander, the festival’s special jury award, while “Ravens” by Jens Assur from Sweden won the Golden Alexander for the best film. […]

TEHRAN – The winners of the 2nd Sheed Persian Film Festival, which was held in Dallas, Texas have been announced. “Azar” by Mohammad Hamzei was picked as the best film, while “No Date, No Signature” brought its director Vahid Jalilvand the best director award, the organizers announced on Sunday. Niki Karimi won the best actress […]

TEHRAN – A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck western Iran late on Sunday, causing relatively minor damage to several historic and heritage sites in Kermanshah and Ilam provinces. “It slightly damaged five historical sites including a Safavid-era caravanserai and a Sassanid-era fortress in the counties of Qasr-e Shirin, Sarpol-e Zahab and Dalahu in Kermanshah province while […]