Iran Cinema Celebration cancels award ceremony over economic climate
TEHRAN – The organizers of the Iran Cinema Celebration announced on Tuesday that the winners of the gala will be announced without any award ceremony due to the current economic climate in the country. “The decision was made by the organizers based on the current situation of the country, which has encountered cultural and economic […]
Actor Ali Nasirian picked as president of Iran Cinema Celebration
TEHRAN – Actor Ali Nasirian has been selected as the president of 20th edition of the Iran Cinema Celebration, the organizers announced on Tuesday. The appointment was decided during the Monday meeting of the Board of Trustees of the celebration, which is annually organized by the Iranian House of Cinema. The 20th Iran Cinema Celebration […]
Criticism overshadows Iran’s House of Music Celebration
TEHRAN – The 18th edition of Iran’s House of Music Celebration was overshadowed by criticism from Managing Director Hamidreza Nurbakhsh at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, which hosted government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht and a number of cultural officials. He lamented the prohibition on female musicians in some Iranian cities. “Why is a woman allowed to study […]
“The Salesman” wins big at Iran Cinema Celebration
TEHRAN – Oscar-winning drama “The Salesman” received more honors for director Asghar Farhadi in his homeland by collecting top awards at the 19th Iran Cinema Celebration on Tuesday night. The film was honored in seven categories, including best film, best director, and best screenplay while “The Salesman” actor Babak Karimi and Farhadi’s assistant, Maryam Naraqi, […]
Festive celebration dedicated to the 26th Anniversary of the Independence of Republic of Uzbekistan Held at “Uzbekiston” Palace of Int’l Forums
Festive celebration dedicated to the 26th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held at “Uzbekiston” Palace of international forums. It was attended by representatives of the state and public organizations, members of the government, employees of ministries and departments, leading workers of various socio-economic spheres, heads of foreign embassies and […]