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2025-07-09 17:19
Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews “Thunderbolts”
TEHRAN – American director Jake Schreier’s 2025 movie “Thunderbolts” was screened during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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2025-07-09 17:18
Autistic talents take center stage at Tehran’s Molavi Hall
TEHRAN – The play “The Actor of Shadows” will go on stage at Tehran’s Molavi Hall on Friday, featuring talented actors with autism and other special needs.
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2025-07-09 17:18
Iranian short animated film “Travelous” wins at SFN Loutraki Animation Festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian short animation “Travelous” directed by Samira Hoseini won the top award at the 8th Short Film Night (SFN) Loutraki Animation Festival, which was held in Corinth, Greece, on July 6.
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2025-07-08 23:14
Tehran’s City Theater to host Edward Albee’s “The Zoo Story”
TEHRAN – The one-act play “The Zoo Story” by American playwright Edward Albee will be staged at the Qashqai Hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex from July 9.
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2025-07-08 23:13
“The Last of the Whale Shark” wins award at SCO film festival
TEHRAN – In the inaugural edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival, Iranian filmmaker Ramtin Balef’s documentary “The Last of the Whale Shark” received the festival’s Special Jury Award.
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2025-07-08 23:12
IRIB initiates intl. action against Zionist regime’s attack on national media
TEHRAN – The legal department of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is actively pursuing legal measures regarding the Zionist regime’s attack on the state media headquarters in Tehran.
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2025-07-07 22:53
Iranian short film “Under the Shady Oak” honored at Bulgarian festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Under the Shady Oak” written and directed by Hossein Allahyari received the special mention of the Best Fiction Film section at the 22nd In the Palace International Short Film Festival, which took place from June 28 to July 5 in the Palace of Culture Pernik in Pernik, Bulgaria.
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2025-07-07 22:52
Veteran tazieh performer Ali Akbar Qoddousian passes away
TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Qoddousian, a distinguished tazieh performer and the author of the acclaimed book “Unwritten Notes of Tazieh”, died on Saturday at the age of 72.
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2025-07-07 22:51
Iranian feature film “Muddy Foot” wins at Vietnamese festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “Muddy Foot” directed by Ebrahim Azizi was honored at the closing ceremony of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2025 (DANAFF III) in Vietnam on July 5.
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2025-07-06 22:29
Culture minister issues message on Pen Day
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi issued a message on the occasion of the National Pen Day in Iran, which is celebrated on Tir 14 in the Iranian calendar, usually falling on July 5.
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2025-07-06 22:28
Ruholamin unveils new Ashura paintings depicting key moments of mourning, sacrifice
TEHRAN – Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled three new paintings commemorating the events of Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal companions.
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2025-07-06 22:28
BRICS Literary Award to promote cultural exchange, traditional values
TEHRAN – The call for the inaugural BRICS Literary Award has been officially announced, marking a significant new development in the realm of global literature.
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2025-07-02 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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2025-07-02 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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2025-07-02 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.