Iran participates in Iraq Gaming Expo (IGEX)

TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Iraq Gaming Expo 2025 (IGEX), the first national exhibition dedicated to video games in Iraq.

Five Iranian books selected for 2025 White Ravens list

TEHRAN- The 2025 White Ravens Catalogue, compiled by Munich’s International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek, IJB), includes five notable works by authors from Iran.

Persian audiobook of “Zorba the Greek” released

TEHRAN – The Persian audiobook of the 1946 novel “Zorba the Greek” written by Nikos Kazantzakis has been released.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

Cultural initiative “Twelve” launched to support charity through art, poetry

TEHRAN- “Twelve,” a cultural and artistic multimedia project, has been launched to support the charitable efforts of the Kahrizak Charity Foundation, the organizers announced during a press conference held in Tehran on Saturday. 

Iranian short flick “Like A Secret” wins at India’s Pink City International Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Like A Secret” by Saeed Zamanian won an award at the 12th Pink City International Short Film Festival, which was held in Jaipur, India, from October 1 to 12.

Iranian Artists Forum screens Japanese animated film “Ghost Cat Anzu”

TEHRAN – The 2024 Japanese animated film “Ghost Cat Anzu” directed by Yōko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita was shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

7 Iranian films participating in Russia’s International Festival of Children's and Family Films

TEHRAN – Seven films from Iran are present at the XII International Festival of Children's and Family Films “Zero Plus”, which is underway in Siberia, Russia.

Ammar festival officials, family voice concerns over Esfandiari’s prolonged custody

TEHRAN- On Tuesday night, a group of officials from the 16th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival visited the family of Mahdieh Esfandiari, a detained translator and cultural activist in France, to express their concerns regarding her ongoing detention and the way Western media are covering her case. 

Children with disabilities to perform “The Little Prince”, celebrating National Children's Week

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 novella “The Little Prince” is set to be staged at the Akhlaq Cultural Center in Tehran on October 9 and 10, in celebration of National Children's Week.

Three Iranian films attending Sport Movies & TV 2025 in Milan

TEHRAN – Three films from Iran are present at the Sport Movies & TV 2025 - Milano International FICTS Fest, which is the Final of 20 festivals (around the five continents) of the World FICTS Challenge Championship of Television, Cinema, Communication, and Sport Culture.

Iranian artists show solidarity with Gaza in “Symphony of Crime” exhibition 

TEHRAN- The "Symphony of Crime" cartoon and caricature exhibition opened at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran on the second anniversary of the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, serving as a gesture of support for the oppressed Palestinian people and Gaza.

“National Theater Live: Yerma” to be shown at IAF cinematheque

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will show the 2017 filmed theater “National Theater Live: Yerma” directed by Simon Stone and Tony Grech-Smith on Wednesday.

Iran presenting over 500 titles at 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair in Iraq with over 500 titles on various topics.

IAF cinematheque will screen “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 1969 American Western buddy film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” directed by George Roy Hill on Monday.

Isfahan children’s film festival opens with tribute to martyrs, Gaza children  

TEHRAN- The 37th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth opened on Friday in Isfahan with a heartfelt ceremony, paying tribute to the martyrs of the 12-day war, the fallen heroes of Iran’s sacred defense, and innocent children of Gaza. 

Iranian illustrator Noushin Sadeghian wins Grand Prix at the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava

TEHRAN – Iranian visual artist and illustrator Noushin Sadeghian won the Grand Prix at the 30th Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) in Slovakia.

Iran-Tajikistan joint film on screen at German festival 

TEHRAN- Tajik director Muhiddin Muzaffar’s movie “Fish on the Hook,” a joint production of Iran and Tajikistan, is competing at the 30th edition of the SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences, which is currently underway at Chemnitz, Germany. 

Iran participating in Baku International Book Fair

TEHRAN – The 11th Baku International Book Fair is underway in the Azeri capital under the theme “Techno-Human: Yesterday’s Dream, Today’s Reality”.

Global Sumud Flotilla featured at new mural at Palestine Square in Tehran

TEHRAN – A new mural was unveiled at Tehran’s Palestine Square featuring the Global Sumud Flotilla imagery, coinciding with reports of an Israeli assault on aid vessels. The mural bears the phrase: “The sea will never be safe for Pharaoh.”

Iranian documentary “Hollein in Iran” wins in Spain

TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Hollein in Iran” directed by Hadi Afarideh won the Screen Tourism Award at the International Travel Film Awards Festival, which was held from September 26 to 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Iranian play “Hamlet the Killer” to premiere at Turkish theater festival 

TEHRAN- Iranian director Masoud Tayyebi will stage an adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s most popular play “Hamlet” at the 17th edition of the Ethos Ankara International Theater Festival in Turkey.

Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” submitted by Tajikistan to Oscars

TEHRAN – Tajikistan has selected “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit,” the latest film by the well-known Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, to represent the country in the best international feature film category at the Oscars 2026.

“The Odd Couple” on stage in Tehran 

TEHRAN- An adaptation of American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon’s play “The Odd Couple” is on stage at Hamoon Theater in Tehran.

Isfahan children’s film festival to be held in multiple provinces across country 

TEHRAN- The 37th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth is set to be inaugurated on Saturday in the 19 provinces across Iran, with Isfahan taking on the role of the primary host city.

Qeshm Island will host 1st Avaye Solh International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The first edition of Avaye Solh International Film Festival will be organized in Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf in November.

IAF to show Hitchcock’s “Psycho”

TEHRAN – Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror film “Psycho” will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.

Iranian short film “Ramy” wins two awards at Best Shorts Competition

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Ramy” written and directed by Pouyan Rostami and produced by Kasra Tirsahar won two awards at this season edition of the Best Shorts Competition in California, the U.S.