Iranian film ‘People’s Child’ wins award at BRICS+ festival

TEHRAN- Iranian feature film “People's Child” directed by Mahmoud Karimi, won the Best Fiction Feature award at the BRICS+ International Film Festival in Russia last week.

Restored version of ‘Bashu, the Little Stranger’ to screen in Canada

TEHRAN – A restored 4K version of “Bashu, the Little Stranger,” the acclaimed film by late Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie, will be screened at Carbon Arc Cinema, an independent art-house theater in Halifax, Canada, on November 22.

Veteran Iranian actor, theater director Kourosh Zarei passes away

TEHRAN- Veteran Iranian actor and theater director Kourosh Zarei, a prominent figure in the country’s theater, cinema and television, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, following a period of illness. He was 55. 

Aerial photograph of Minab wins top prize at wartime photography festival

TEHRAN- An aerial photograph of Minab by Iranian photographer Morteza Hossein-Akhondi has won first place at the “A Look at Life in Wartime” photography festival.

By Seyed Abbas Aghaei Niaraki

Public Radio of Armenia marks centenary with international media conference

YEREVAN — On September 1, 1926, the words "Listen! Listen! This is the Yerevan Broadcasting Station speaking" first resonated across the skies of Armenia, heralding the birth of Public Radio of Armenia. 

Tehran theater program honors Bahram Beyzaie with six staged readings

TEHRAN- The first day of “Beyzaie Week” opened at the City Theater Complex in Tehran on Sunday with staged readings of two plays by the late Iranian playwright, director and researcher Bahram Beyzaie.

Mehr Media Group CEO proposes international cooperation on AI in journalism at Beijing summit

TEHRAN- Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, CEO of Mehr Media Group, has proposed the establishment of an international working group for cooperation and knowledge-sharing on artificial intelligence in journalism, as well as joint investment in developing an open-source AI-powered editorial management system, during the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing.

Artists pay tribute to martyred Minab schoolchildren 

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian artists from the fields of theater, cinema, television and music visited the southern city of Minab on the occasion of National Students' Day on Wednesday, paying tribute to the schoolchildren killed in a US-Israeli attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School.

‘Burning Plain’ leads winners at 19th International Resistance Film Festival 

TEHRAN- The Iranian feature film “Burning Plain” was the biggest winner at the 19th International Resistance Film Festival, securing six awards, including Best Film and Best Director, at the closing ceremony held at the Milad Tower Convention Center in Tehran on Thursday.

Mobile library dedicated to Minab school martyrs launched

TEHRAN- A mobile public library named in memory of the students martyred in the Shajareh Tayyebeh school tragedy has been dispatched to Minab, Hormozgan province, to expand access to library and cultural services in areas without public libraries.

Iranian short film ‘Pasta Alfredo’ selected for Zaragoza Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo,” written and directed by Leila Noee, has been selected to compete at the 31st edition of the Zaragoza Film Festival (FCZ) in Spain.

By Hessam Heidarzadeh

Iran and Armenia: A Bond Beyond Neighborly Ties

TEHRAN- At first glance, what connects Iran and Armenia may appear to be geographical proximity and the geopolitical considerations that come with it. A closer look at the history and culture of the two countries, however, reveals a relationship that goes far beyond the conventional ties between neighboring states. For centuries, Iran and Armenia have not merely existed side by side; they have been part of each other’s historical, cultural, and social developments. This shared presence can be traced in architecture, language, art, social traditions, and even the collective memory of their peoples. These ties have endured despite changing political borders and shifts in power.

Robert De Niro challenges Trump's leadership, US foreign policy

TEHRAN- A fresh exchange of insults between US President Donald Trump and Robert De Niro has once again brought the long-running dispute between the Hollywood star and the Republican president into the spotlight, highlighting the actor's outspoken criticism of Trump's leadership, US domestic policies and military interventions abroad.

What’s in art galleries

Maad Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Maahyar Charmchi. The exhibit named “Meat Grinder Symphony” will continue until November 20 at the gallery located at 3 Kooh Peykar St., Fallahi St., Zaferaniyeh neighborhood.