Tehran hosts “Storm Architect” event on anniversary of Yehya Sinwar’s martyrdom

TEHRAN- On the anniversary of Commander Yehya Sinwar’s martyrdom, the House of Thinkers in Tehran hosted the event “Storm Architect” on Sunday.

“In the Arms of the Tree” wins top award at Canadian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “In the Arms of the Tree” written and directed by Babak Khajepasha has won the top award of the 6th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF), in Toronto, Canada.

Books on resistance, Palestine to be unveiled in Tehran 

TEHRAN- The Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran will host the "Walzzaytun" ceremony, featuring the unveiling of 17 new books focusing on resistance and Palestine on Monday. 

42nd Tehran Intl. Short Film Festival to kick off with 95 films from 53 countries

TEHRAN – The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) will kick off at Iran Mall Cineplex in the east of Tehran on Sunday with 95 films, from 53 countries, competing in various categories.

Three foreign plays to attend 6th Kish International Short Theater Festival

TEHRAN – Three foreign plays will be staged in the international section of the 6th Kish International Short Theater Festival, which will kick off in Kish Island, in the Persian Gulf, on Saturday.

Iran attending Frankfurt Book Fair after three-year hiatus

TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair, after a three-year hiatus, which is underway in Frankfurt, Germany.

Yazdan Saadi’s "Tehran Times" exhibition revives Iranian mythology through contemporary art 

TEHRAN-An exhibition of paintings by Iranian artist Yazdan Saadi is currently underway at Saless Gallery. 

Veteran Iranian dubber Saeed Mozaffari passes away

TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian voice actor and iconic voice of Iran’s dubbing industry, Saeed Mozaffari, passed away at Erfan Hospital in Tehran on Tuesday, after battling respiratory issues and a prolonged illness. He was 83.

Rhetoric Orchestra to perform classic masterpieces at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN- Iran’s Rhetoric Orchestra, conducted by Reza Marivand, will present a concert featuring works by renowned composers of classical music from around the world at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Tuesday.

Five Iranian films to attend 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

TEHRAN - Five films from Iran will participate in the 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which is set to be held from November 13 to 23 in the Netherlands. 

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai passes away

TEHRAN – Prominent Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Taghvai passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84.

Iran, Turkey deepen cultural cooperation 

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has emphasized Iran’s desire to expand bilateral relations with Turkey, as 2025 has been designated as the Cultural Year of Iran and Turkey.

Palestinian photo exhibit launched in Iraqi capital

TEHRAN- A photo exhibit by Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda was inaugurated at the Bait al-Jamal Lil-Funun art center in Baghdad on Tuesday.

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.