‘Copper Notes of a Dream’ goes to Locarno Semaine de la critique in Italy
Iranian documentary 'Copper Notes of a Dream' by Reza Farahmand will take part in the 30th Semaine de la critique (Critic’s Week), an independent section organized by the Swiss Association of Film Journalists in cooperation with the Locarno Film Festival.
Iran’s Pouran Derakhshandeh to open 10th Jagran FilmFest. in India
Globally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh is slated to open the 10th Jagran Film Festival in India, also known as the world’s largest 'Travelling Film Festival' (TFF), with her latest film “Under the Smokey Roof”.
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.