Monday, 22 July , 2024
“Paper Dream” to open International Thai Film Festival 17 Sep 2023

“Paper Dream” to open International Thai Film Festival

The Iranian drama “Paper Dream” directed by Ali Atshani has been selected as the opening film of the International Thai Film Festival (ITFF) 2023.

Iran proposes children and youth union at SCO meeting 13 Sep 2023

Iran proposes children and youth union at SCO meeting

The director of Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has proposed the formation of a union for children and youth in member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. 

Houshang Moradi Kermani: a champion of children’s literature 10 Sep 2023

Houshang Moradi Kermani: a champion of children’s literature

Houshang Moradi Kermani, a celebrated Iranian children's book writer, recently marked his 80th birthday on September 7. Over the years, he has garnered extensive recognition for his outstanding contribution to Iranian literature, particularly children's literature. 

Shafiei Kadkani’s book on Persian Poetry translated into Bosnian 07 Sep 2023

Shafiei Kadkani’s book on Persian Poetry translated into Bosnian

The book “Periods of Persian Poetry” by Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani has been translated into Bosnian.

Through the lens of a war photographer: capturing the history and heroes of Iran-Iraq war 29 Aug 2023

Through the lens of a war photographer: capturing the history and heroes of Iran-Iraq war

The role of photography in shaping our perception of the world is undeniable, and one particular domain where it has wielded immense influence is in the documentation of conflicts and wars. 

Iranian reciter comes in second at Malaysia’s International Quran Competition 26 Aug 2023

Iranian reciter comes in second at Malaysia’s International Quran Competition

Iranian reciter Alireza Bijani-Avval came in second at the recitation category of Malaysia's 63rd International Quran Competition, which was held in the country’s capital city Kuala Lumpur, from August 19 to 24.

7th Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival set to begin at Iranian borders 23 Aug 2023

7th Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival set to begin at Iranian borders

The 7th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will commence at the Iranian borders with Iraq on Wednesday, the director of the Art Bureau's Center for Dramatic Arts Kurosh Zarei said in a press conference on Tuesday. 

World Festival of Animated Film Varna to host Iranian animations 15 Aug 2023

World Festival of Animated Film Varna to host Iranian animations

Two Iranian short animated pieces, namely ‘Being Ten’ and ‘The Lovely Sky’ have been made into the World Festival of Animated Film Varna 2023 in Bulgaria.

Tehran Intl. Short Film Festival receives submissions from 131 countries 13 Aug 2023

Tehran Intl. Short Film Festival receives submissions from 131 countries

The 40th edition of the Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) has received 7,216 submissions from 131 countries.

Unearthing 12-ton bull: tragic odyssey of Iran’s stolen artifacts at Louvre’s 230th anniversary 10 Aug 2023

Unearthing 12-ton bull: tragic odyssey of Iran’s stolen artifacts at Louvre’s 230th anniversary

In the midst of the French Revolution, the National Assembly made an ingenious decision: transforming the Louvre into a magnificent museum, where the grandeur of the nation's masterpieces could be showcased for all to admire.