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Yesterday 22:41
Jean Teulé’s “The Suicide Shop” to return to Homa Theater Hall
TEHRAN – The second round of the performance of “The Suicide Shop” directed by Hossein Nasiri will be staged at Homa Theater Hall in Tehran from July 8.
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Yesterday 22:40
Iranian filmmaker Kasra Tirsahar to serve on jury of Genesis International Film Festival
TEHRAN – Iranian film director and producer Kasra Tirsahar will serve as a juror at this year’s edition of Genesis International Film Festival (GIFF).
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Yesterday 22:40
Iranian short film “Raana” wins at Social World Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Raana” written and directed by Ahmad Monajemi won an award at the 15th Social World Film Festival, which was held from June 22 to 29 in Sorrento, Italy.
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2025-07-01 23:21
Farhadi’s “A Separation” ranked among best movies of 21st century
TEHRAN – A new list titled “The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century” was published by The New York Times this week, with the 2011 Iranian drama film “A Separation” written and directed by Asghar Farhadi among the top 50.
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2025-07-01 23:20
Iranian short animation “The Splint” to attend Dieciminuti Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian short animation “The Splint” written, directed, and produced by Mehdi Sedighi is present in the official selection of the 20th Dieciminuti Film Festival, which will be held from September 22 to 27 in Italy.
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2025-07-01 23:20
Cartoon exhibition opens in Tehran as artistic response to external aggression
TEHRAN – A collective exhibition of cartoons and caricatures titled “Muzzle” ("Puzeband") opened on Monday at the Aali Gallery of the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran, serving as an artistic tribute to the resilience and resistance of the Iranian nation amid external threats and provocations by the Zionist regime and the United States.
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2025-06-30 22:27
Pakistani poet condemns Israel’s actions, emphasizes cultural security
TEHRAN – In a recent statement reflecting on Israel’s strikes on Iran, Pakistani poet and scholar Ali Kumail Qazalbash highlighted the nature of Israel and emphasized the importance of cultural and diplomatic approaches to resolving disputes.
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2025-06-30 22:26
“The Full Moon Coffee Shop” at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Japanese author Mai Mochizuki’s “The Full Moon Coffee Shop” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.
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2025-06-30 22:25
Iranian actors Parsa Pirouzfar, Hoda Zeinolabedin win awards at Cinema Jove
TEHRAN - The 2024 Iranian drama romance television miniseries “At the End of the Night” directed by Ida Panahandeh has won two awards from the 40th Valencia International Film Festival - Cinema Jove, which was held in Spain from June 19 to 28.
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2025-06-29 22:46
Iraqi artists honor martyr Mansoureh Alikhani in symposium
TEHRAN – The Bait al-Jamal Lil-Funun art center in Baghdad is hosting a week-long symposium dedicated to the memory of martyred Iranian painter Mansoureh Alikhani.
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2025-06-29 22:46
Veteran actor Jamal Ejlali passes away
TEHRAN – Renowned actor Jamal Ejlali passed away at his home in Tehran on Sunday, after a period of illness. He was 78.
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2025-06-29 22:45
Five Iranians invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
TEHRAN – There are five Iranians among the 534 artists and executives invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to join the organization.
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2025-06-28 22:40
Iranian artists’ homes destroyed through Zionist regime’s attacks on Tehran
TEHRAN – During the 12-day attacks of the Zionist regime on Tehran, the homes of several Iranian artists have been destroyed.
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2025-06-28 22:38
Iranian Series “Kufi Love”, “The Supreme Scribe” airing on international channels during Muharram
TEHRAN – The acclaimed historical romantic Iranian series “Kufi Love” began airing daily at 10 PM on the Iraqi channel Al Iraqiya on Friday, coinciding with the first night of Muharram.
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2025-06-28 22:38
Maduro honors Iranian news anchor, IRIB martyrs at Venezuela’s journalism ceremony
TEHRAN- in a ceremony held on Friday at the Presidential Palace of Venezuela to mark National Journalism Day, President Nicolás Maduro awarded special journalism prizes to prominent figures in the field. Among the recipients was Sahar Emami, an Iranian news anchor at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Network, who has become a symbol of bravery and resilience after recent Israeli strikes on Iran.
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2025-06-27 21:49
Triumph of ancient civilization of Iran over enemies depicted on huge billboard in Shiraz
Tehran – A new large billboard at Imam Hussein (AS) Square in Shiraz, Fars Province, tells the story of the triumph of the ancient civilization of Iran, whether it be over the Roman Emperor Valerian about a millennium ago or the Zionist aggressors in the modern day.
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2025-06-27 21:49
"Tent of Art” celebrates Muharram with cultural, artistic events
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s Artistic Affairs Department has inaugurated a special cultural program titled "Kheimeh Honar" ("Tent of Art") at the Rudaki Open-Air Theater in Tehran.
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2025-06-27 21:47
Strindberg’s “Father” returns to stage with free performances in Tehran
TEHRAN – Swedish playwright August Strindberg’s 1887 tragic drama, “The Father”, has resumed performances at the Shahrzad Theatre Complex in Tehran following a pause caused by recent Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital.
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2025-06-25 21:59
Culture minister appreciates art and culture figures’ display of solidarity with homeland
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in response to the Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran, said in a message: “In recent days, we witnessed a display of solidarity and unity from the cultural, literary, artistic, and media communities with their motherland. The intellectuals of culture and art, like other Iranians, once again demonstrated—by setting aside differences in taste, criticism, and disagreement—that their hearts beat for Iran during historic turning points. Their pens, thoughts, and creations became weapons in service of national unity and the strength of this sacred soil”.
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2025-06-25 21:59
Sobh International Media Festival participants condemn Zionist regime's aggression against Iran
TEHRAN – A group of media professionals and filmmakers from various countries who have participated in different editions of the Sobh International Media Festival have signed a statement condemning the Zionist regime's aggression against Iranian territory and the attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), ISNA reported.
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2025-06-25 20:08
By Ali Hamedin
Audio warhead: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv”
TEHRAN-As one scrolls through social media platforms, a song often plays alongside footage allegedly proving Iranian missile strikes on the occupied territories—a song that, arguably, has made as much noise as the missiles themselves: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv.”
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2025-06-25 20:07
Free concert at Azadi Tower marks national unity in Tehran
TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed a free concert at Azadi Tower on Wednesday to showcase national unity and resilience.
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2025-06-24 09:11
Foreign media conduct on-the-ground visits to Iranian hospitals damaged by Israeli strikes
TEHRAN – In a strategic move to shed light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis, international journalists and media outlets have undertaken on-the-ground visits to hospitals across Iran to document the aftermath of recent Israeli regime atrocities.
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2025-06-24 09:11
Iranian traditional, pop singers release new tracks, supporting homeland
TEHRAN – Several traditional and pop singers have released new tracks in response to the Zionist regime's attack on Iran and in sympathy with our compatriots.
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2025-06-24 09:11
Iran’s Farabi Cinema Foundation condemns Zionist atrocities, urges global cultural support
TEHRAN – The director of Iran's Farabi Cinema, Hamed Jafari, has issued a statement condemning the brutal crimes committed by the Zionist regime and calling for international solidarity through cultural and artistic platforms.
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2025-06-23 09:56
Shahnameh, an unwavering bond forging national unity amidst adversity, Iranian scholar says
TEHRAN- Iranian scholar and expert on Shahnameh Mir Jalaleddin Kazzazi describes Ferdowsi's epic as an unyielding force uniting Iranians.
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2025-06-23 09:56
Cinemas, theater halls resume activities
TEHRAN – A week after all theatrical performances and movie screenings were suspended in the country due to the Zionist regime’s aggression toward Iran, all the cinemas and theater hall resumed their activities on Sunday, June 22.
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2025-06-23 09:55
New mural shows Iranian unity, love of homeland
TEHRAN – The new mural at Valiasr Square in Tehran was unveiled on Saturday with the images of martyred commanders and nuclear scientists, who have lost their lives in the Zionist regime's aggression against Iran, as well as the foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, along with people of every walk of life, all saluting by raising a hand to their head with a large flag of Iran waving on a pole above their heads.
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2025-06-22 12:40
Tehran Municipality launches storytelling initiative to inspire children with tales of Iran's heroes
TEHRAN- The Art and Cultural Organization of Tehran Municipality has launched a storytelling initiative titled "Storytelling Mothers" to help children connect with important human values.
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2025-06-21 22:57
Atrocities of Zionist regime depicted in Iranian TV series
TEHRAN – In the past two decades, Iran’s state TV has aired several series about the Zionist regime and its malicious and aggressive intensions toward Iran and other countries.