Iran’s “Little Narrators” to explore effects of weapons of mass destruction 

TEHRAN – “Little Narrators”, an exhibition of children’s paintings that will open in Sardasht on Friday, intends to attract visitors’ attention to the long-term effects of weapons of mass destruction.

King of Iran’s eulogists Salim Moazzenzadeh Ardebili’s style wins national heritage status

TEHRAN – The performance style of Iran’s icon of Islamic eulogy, Salim Moazzenzadeh Ardebili, was made a National Intangible Cultural Heritage item on Tuesday.

Iran to organize art exhibition on downed U.S. drone

TEHRAN – The Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran will organize an exhibition of posters and cartoons on the U.S. drone that was shot down by Iran last week.

Iranian, French academic centers to hold summer school in Tehran 

TEHRAN – The Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tehran’s University of Art and the École Nationale Supérieure d'architecture de Clermont-Ferrand (ENSACF), a major French architectural school, will be holding a joint summer school in Tehran.

COI congratulates “Castle of Dreams” crew on Shanghai festival win

TEHRAN – Cinema Organization of Iran director Hossein Entezami has congratulated the crew of director Reza Mirkarimi’s drama “Castle of Dreams” on its win at the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival.

Video game “Dark Summer” on MKO’s reign of terror released

TEHRAN – A computer game titled “Twilight: Dark Summer” on the assassinations and bombings by the Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) in Iran during summer 1981 was released in Tehran on Tuesday.

South Korea’s SICAF picks movies from Iran 

TEHRAN – Eight movies from Iranian filmmakers will be competing in the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival (SICAF), which will take place in the South Korean capital during July, the organizers have announced.

Iranian drama “Castle of Dreams” scoops awards at Shanghai festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Reza Mirkarimi’s drama “Castle of Dreams” has won three main honors of the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival, including the Golden Goblet Award for the best film. 

Iranian writer says wars happen because of West’s fake definition of peace  

TEHRAN – Habib Ahmadzadeh, the author of the Iranian bestselling war novel “Chess with the Doomsday Machine”, has said that the reason behind the wars in the world is the fake definition of peace as presented by the West. 

“Alienation” from Iran to compete in Armenian pantomime festival

TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe is scheduled to stage “The Alienation” in a street performance during the Yengibaryan International Mime Festival in Tsakhkadzor, Armenia, director Ghoncheh Shokuhian told the Persian service of MNA on Sunday. 

Afghan lullabies discussed at Isfahan House  

TEHRAN – Afghan lullabies were discussed during a meeting at the Isfahan House on Friday.

Fitilei Uncles member warns of IRIB neglect as BBC Persian launches children’s TV program 

TEHRAN – Mohammad Moslemi a member of the Fitilei Uncles, a popular Iranian troupe that performs for children, has warned about Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting’s neglect of children’s programs after BBC Persian Television, the BBC’s Persian language news channel that is officially viewed as an enemy medium in Iran, announced its plan last week to air a special program for children.

“Bald Pigeon Fancier” director views theater as basic necessity for children 

TEHRAN – Azadeh Ansari, the director of the acclaimed play “Bald Pigeon Fancier”, has said that children need theater as much as food, health and clothing are necessary for them.

Václav Havel’s “Vanek” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian director Bahar Mahmudzadeh will stage “Vanek” based on Czech playwright Václav Havel’s Vanek plays at Tehran’s Sepand Hall on June 30. 

Czech honors Iranian translator Reza Mirchi with Gratias Agit Award 

TEHRAN – The Prague-based Iranian translator Reza Mirchi has been decorated with Czech’s Gratias Agit Award.

Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs” adapted for Tehran stage

TEHRAN – American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 film “Reservoir Dogs” adapted for the stage by Iranian director Mehdi Ashraafi will be performed at Tehran’s Divare Chaharom Theater on Sunday. 

Iran’s “African Violet”, “Am I a Wolf?” honored at Tripoli Film Festival  

TEHRAN – The 6th Tripoli Film Festival honored Iranian movies “African Violet” and “Am I a Wolf?” on Wednesday, the organizer announced.

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet 

Court bans comedy “We Are All Together” over Kermani accent of its villain 

TEHRAN – A court in Kerman ruled last Tuesday that theaters in the southern Iranian province must stop screening director Kamal Tabrizi’s “We Are All Together” over the Kermani accent of a drug dealer character in the comedy.

“Travel to the Morning” to commemorate Abbas Kiarostami at Tehran gallery

TEHRAN – Tehran’s E1 Gallery will organize an exhibition entitled “Travel to the Morning” in memory of legendary artist Abbas Kiarostami.

Iranian pianist makes video to observe World Day against Child Labor

TEHRAN – Iranian pianist Bardia Sadrenoori has made a music video to mark the World Day against Child Labor.

Art Bureau’s satire club kicks off with song mocking Trump’s appeal to Iran

TEHRAN – The Music Center of the Art Bureau has launched a satire club with the song “Hello, Trump!” that mocks U.S. President Donald Trump’s appeal to Iran to call him for talks.

Berlin meeting to discuss Iran’s artistic heritage in German scholars’ studies

TEHRAN – The cultural and artistic heritage of Iran in studies carried in the German-speaking countries will be discussed in the 4th Iranian Studies Forum, which will be held at the Iran House in Berlin from June 28 to 30.

Swedish author Asa Lind to meet her Persian readers in Tehran

TEHRAN – Swedish children’s book writer Asa Lind will attend a meeting with the Persian readers of her books at Tehran’s Book City Institute on Saturday.

Iran, China to collaborate on film industry

TEHRAN – The general manager of the China Film Co-Production Corporation, Miao Xiaotian, has announced that China is willing to collaborate on joint film projects with Iran, Variety reported on Monday. 

Croatian Ambassador Štambuk, Culture Minister Salehi meet

TEHRAN – Croatian Ambassador Drago Štambuk met Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi at his office in Tehran on Sunday to discuss the expansion of cultural relations.

Jagran festival to hold filmmaker Puran Derakhshandeh retrospective

TEHRAN – The 10th edition of the Jagran Film Festival (JFF) in New Delhi will hold a retrospective of Iranian filmmaker Puran Derakhshandeh on July 19, the organizers announced on Friday. 

50 years of photography by Amanollah Tariqi on display at Tehran showcase

TEHRAN – An exhibition opening on Wednesday at Axkhaneh Shahr, Iran’s photo museum in Tehran, will observe 50 years of studio photography by Amanollah Tariqi, the founder of the Hollywood Photography House.

Anton Chekhov’s “Seagull” adapted for Iranian performance

TEHRAN – Director Kiumars Moradi has adapted Russian writer Anton Chekhov’s 1895 play “The Seagull” for performance in Iran.

Iranian movies line up for Russia Kinolikbez

TEHRAN – Nine movies by Iranian filmmakers will be competing in Kinolikbez, a film festival that will take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia from July 3 to 7.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Tehran exhibit to take visitors on cultural tour of Nordic countries 

TEHRAN – Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland will provide a golden opportunity in Tehran to introduce Nordic culture during an exhibition opening at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday.