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‘The Fisherman and Spring’ goes to Italy’s Lago Filmfest. 17 Jul 2019

‘The Fisherman and Spring’ goes to Italy’s Lago Filmfest.

Iranian short animated piece ‘The Fisherman and Spring’ by Hassan Soltani has been accepted into the competition program of 15th Lago Film Fest in Italy.

Islamic architecture? Sure, but Na’in’s old mosque offers so much more 17 Jul 2019

Islamic architecture? Sure, but Na’in’s old mosque offers so much more

Well regarded for its hospitable people, handicrafts, and ancient qanats (manmade subterranean aqueducts that brings water from the mountains), Na’in dates back to nearly 2000 years, which makes it one of the oldest continuously settled towns in the Iranian plateau.

Of cramped minds and murdering of self; Servati’s ambitious staging of ‘Crime and Punishment’ in Tehran 16 Jul 2019

Of cramped minds and murdering of self; Servati’s ambitious staging of ‘Crime and Punishment’ in Tehran

Iranian director Reza Servati took a more ambitious step in his theater career by staging Fyodor Dostoevsky’s complex and highly-praised novel ‘Crime and Punishment’. The result was jaw-dropping stage design and convincing performance.

IIDCYA honors “architect of dreams” Ahmad Jafari 16 Jul 2019

IIDCYA honors “architect of dreams” Ahmad Jafari

Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) honored the U.S.-based Iranian architect Ahmad Jafari who is called the “architect of dreams” due to his designs for theme parks in the world.

‘Dirty Job’ goes to Jagran Filmfest. in India 15 Jul 2019

‘Dirty Job’ goes to Jagran Filmfest. in India

Iranian feature ‘Dirty Job’ directed by Khosro Masoumi has been accepted into the screening program of the 10th Jagran Film Festival in India.

Imam Reza (AS) Intl. Festival honors cultural figures 15 Jul 2019

Imam Reza (AS) Intl. Festival honors cultural figures

Several Iranian writers who have authored books on Imam Reza (AS) and cultural figures were honored during the closing ceremony of the 17th Imam Reza (AS) International Festival on Saturday.

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors 14 Jul 2019

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors

One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.

Malaysia film festival picks Iranian films 14 Jul 2019

Malaysia film festival picks Iranian films

Iranian films “Axing” by Behruz Shoeibi and “Hat-Trick” by Ramtin Lavafi have been selected to screen in the official competition of the Malaysia International Film Festival, which will open in Shah Alam tonight.

UNICEF to give Special Award for Best Iranian Film at children’s filmfest. 14 Jul 2019

UNICEF to give Special Award for Best Iranian Film at children’s filmfest.

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund's (UNICEF) office in Iran will participate in 32nd International Film Festival for Children and Youth.

‘Simin’ goes to film festivals in India, Russia 13 Jul 2019

‘Simin’ goes to film festivals in India, Russia

Iranian feature ‘Simin’ directed by Morteza Atash-Zamzam has been accepted into the screening programs of two international film festivals in Russia and India.