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Restored version of Farhadi’s “Beautiful City” ready for US streaming 08 Oct 2023

Restored version of Farhadi’s “Beautiful City” ready for US streaming

Globally renowned Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s sophomore feature “Beautiful City” (2004) has been restored in 2K and will be released to VOD and leading digital platforms in North America next week.

“Love of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)” exhibit opens in Sa’dabad Palace 06 Oct 2023

“Love of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)” exhibit opens in Sa’dabad Palace

A collection of calligraphy and calligraphic painting works as well as portraits of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is on display in an exhibition at Sa'dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

Bridging cultures: the art and impact of translation in Iran 04 Oct 2023

Bridging cultures: the art and impact of translation in Iran

International Translation Day, celebrated annually on September 30, serves as a tribute to the art of translation and the invaluable role it plays in fostering cross-cultural communication and understanding. On this occasion, the Tehran Times explored the state of translation in Iran, which is historically known for its vast and diverse literary heritage.

Iran, Uzbekistan sign MOU to expand cinematic collaboration 02 Oct 2023

Iran, Uzbekistan sign MOU to expand cinematic collaboration

Iran and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sunday, with an aim to increase collaboration and promote their respective cinema industries.

“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.