NLAI to commemorate Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen

IAF to screen Kurosawa’s “Ran”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 epic historical film “Ran” on Monday. 

Iranian film “Inside Amir” receives Venice Days top prize

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “Inside Amir” directed by Amir Azizi, which follows a young man in Tehran on the verge of emigrating, has won the Director’s Award, the top prize, at the 2025 edition of Venice Days, or Giornate degli Autori, the independent parallel section of the Venice Film Festival.

Iranian mobile game “Shahin: True Promise” unveiled

TEHRAN – The unveiling ceremony of the mobile wargame “Shahin: True Promise” was held at Mehr News Agency with the presence of Mohammad Hajimirzaei, CEO of the Iran Computer Games Foundation, and Sadegh Jebelli, producer of the game.

Cinema Museum to show Parajanov’s movies

TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran will host the program “Three Days with Parajanov” to review three of the most important films by the acclaimed Soviet director.

Iranian projects shine in 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

TEHRAN – Two innovative projects from Iran have been named winners of the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the world’s most distinguished prizes in the field. 

Tehran Symphony Orchestra to stage “October 1904” concert at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN – Tehran Symphony Orchestra (TSO), conducted by Nasir Heydarian will stage the concert “October 1904” at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on September 11 and 12.

“The Psychology of Counselling” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Psychology of Counselling” written by Marie Percival has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Cindependent Film Festival will screen Iranian short film “Ramy”

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Ramy” written and directed by Pouyan Rostami and produced by Kasra Tirsahar will have its world premiere at the 2025 Cindependent Film Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, the U.S., which will be held from September 18 to 20.

Homayoun Shajarian to hold free outdoor concert at Azadi Square

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian vocalist Homayoun Shajarian will hold a free outdoor concert on Friday at Azadi Square in Tehran.

Iranshahr Theater hosting “The Murder of Mr. Haversham”

TEHRAN – Iranshahr Theater in Tehran is hosting the play “The Murder of Mr. Haversham” every night on the stage of its Master Samandarian Hall.

IAF to show by Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck”

TEHRAN – The 2024 American fantasy drama film “The Life of Chuck” written and directed by Mike Flanagan will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

Two Iranian films participating in 4th Ethnological Film Festival in Montenegro

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature documentary “Isatis” directed by Alireza Dehghan opened the 4th Ethnological Film Festival in Risan, Montenegro, on August 30, and the short film “Shadow of the King” by Hadi Shariati is taking part in the event.

Iranian classical composer Ahmad Pejman passes away at 90

TEHRAN – The veteran Iranian classical composer and musician Ahmad Pejman passed away in Los Angeles, the U.S., on August 29.

Simorgh Theater in Tehran will stage Florian Zeller’s “The Lie”

TEHRAN – Simorgh Theater in Tehran will host the play “The Lie” written by the French novelist and playwright Florian Zeller for five days.

NLAI chairman appreciates distribution of “Shahnameh” in Tajikistan

TEHRAN - At a meeting between the chairman of the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) Gholamreza Amirkhani and the Ambassador of Tajikistan Nizomiddin Zohidi in Tehran on Wednesday, both sides emphasized the exchange of resources, dispatch of researchers, and the organization of joint workshops.

Homa Theater will stage Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”

TEHRAN – Homa Theater in Tehran will stage the romantic comedy play “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare from September 1.

Tehran theater to host reading performance of Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”

TEHRAN- Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov’s final play “The Cherry Orchard” on September 5. 

Tehran cultural center screens “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” 

TEHRAN- “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, a 2025 action movie by American director Christopher McQuarrie, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday. 

11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival will host Iranian films, juror

TEHRAN –Two films from Iran will participate in the 11th Apricot Tree International Documentary Film Festival, where an Iranian filmmaker will also serve as a jury member.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Culture minister highlights year of progress in arts, global image enhancement

TEHRAN- In a press conference held in Tehran on Tuesday, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi highlighted key achievements over the past year. 

Adaptation of “Ramses II” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN-A loose adaptation of French writer Sebastien Thiery’s play “Ramses II” will go on stage at Tehran's City Theater Complex later this month. 

Iran’s Association of Writers for Children and Youth announces nominees for 2026 ALMA

TEHRAN- Nominees of Iran’s Association of Writers for Children and Youth for the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) were announced on Monday.

10 photos from Iran win at International Photography Awards 2025

TEHRAN - The International Photography Awards (IPA) 2025 has announced the winners, with 10 photos by Iranian photographers in the list.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Sharif Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Mostafa Emami. The exhibit entitled “Before the Image Comes into Being” will be running until September 5 at the gallery that can be found at 11 Mahruzadeh Alley, Shariati Ave. near Quds Square.

Kafka's letters to his sister, parents published in Persian 

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Letters to Ottla and the Family,” which is a collection of Franz Kafka's letters to his sister Ottla as well as some letters to his parents Julie and Hermann Kafka, has been released in the Iranian bookstores. 

Iranian film, juror to participate in DMZ International Documentary Film Festival in South Korea

TEHRAN – The documentary “Cutting Through Rocks,” directed by Iranian filmmakers Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni will compete in the 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival, set to be held from September 11 to 17 in Gyeonggi, South Korea, where Iranian film critic, screenwriter, and editor Pouya Aghelizadeh will serve as a juror as well.

Iran mourns passing of Master Mahmoud Farshchian: legendary artist laid to rest

TEHRAN- On Monday, the funeral procession of Master Mahmoud Farshchian, the celebrated Iranian miniaturist and painter, was held in Isfahan, drawing a vast crowd of mourners from across Iran. 

Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” to premiere at Busan International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The latest film by the renowned Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri titled “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” will have its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), set to be held in South Korea, from September 17 to 26. 

First international award for Iranian animation “Juliet & the King” from PSIAF

TEHRAN – The Iranian animated feature film “Juliet & the King” written, directed, and produced by Ashkan Rahgozar won its first international award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Animation Festival (PSIAF) in the U.S.