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Samanta Schweblin’s “Fever Dream” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the novel “Fever Dream” written by the Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin has been released in the Iranian book market.

Yesterday 20:59

200 artists with disabilities participate in 44th Fajr Theater Festival

TEHRAN- A total of 200 artists with disabilities are participating in the 44th Fajr Theater Festival, which is currently underway in Tehran.

Yesterday 20:58

76th Berlin International Film Festival to show documentary by Iranian filmmaker

TEHRAN – The Berlin International Film Festival will screen a film by an Iranian filmmaker in its upcoming 76th edition, slated to be held from February 12 to 22.

Yesterday 20:57

Resistance Ummah intl. conference held in Tehran

TEHRAN- On Monday, the Resistance Ummah International Conference, as part of the international section of the 16th edition of Ammar Popular Film Festival, was held at Cinema Bahman in Tehran.

Yesterday 10:27

Persian version of Chekhov’s “Ward No. 6” republished

TEHRAN- The 37th edition of a Persian translation of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov's 1892 novella “Ward No. 6” has recently been released by Hermes Publications in Tehran.

Yesterday 10:26

Iranian movie “Ahmad” goes on screen at Jameh Mosque of Abuzar

TEHRAN- Iranian film “Ahmad,” directed by Amir Abbas Rabiei, went on screen at the Jameh Mosque of Abuzar in Tehran on Sunday.

2026-01-26 19:59

12th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial concludes

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 12th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial was held on Sunday evening in Tehran.

2026-01-25 19:03

Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia” reviewed at Arasbaran Cultural Center

TEHRAN – Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran screened the 2025 dark comedy film “Bugonia” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos on Sunday.

2026-01-25 19:03

44th Fajr Film Festival to be held in February with 31 films vying for Crystal Simorgh

TEHRAN – The 44th Fajr National Film Festival will be inaugurated at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran on February 1, setting the stage for ten days of artistic celebration and competition.

2026-01-25 19:03

12th Kolkata International Children’s Film Festival screening Iranian modern, classic movies

TEHRAN – Five films from Iran are present at the 12th Kolkata International Children’s Film Festival, which is underway in India.

2026-01-24 19:34

“The Way to a Beautiful World” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation English author and illustrator James Norbury’s book “The Way to a Beautiful World” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.

2026-01-24 19:34

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” hits silver screens in Tehran

TEHRAN- American filmmaker Michael Chaves’ movie “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is currently showing in theaters across Tehran.

2026-01-24 19:32

Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” nominated at 98th Academy Awards

TEHRAN – The feature documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” directed by Iranian filmmakers Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni, a coproduction of Iran, Germany, the U.S., Qatar, the Netherlands, Chile, and Canada, has been nominated for the 98th Academy Awards.

2026-01-24 19:32

TV animated series focusing on martyr Qassem Soleimani’s childhood

TEHRAN – The animated TV series “Qassem,” which focuses on the eventful childhood of martyr Qassem Soleimani, has been recently aired on Pooya TV Channel, a children's Television channel at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting.

2026-01-23 19:38

Fajr Theater Festival photo, poster exhibition opens at IAF

TEHRAN- The photo and poster exhibition of the 44th Fajr Theater Festival opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.

2026-01-23 19:38

“The Displacements” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- “The Displacements” by American writer Bruce Holsinger has been published in Persian.

2026-01-23 19:37

Jihad Square mural depicting Ferdowsi’s line on love of homeland

TEHRAN – A new mural at Jihad Square in Tehran was unveiled on Thursday, showing the great Persian poet Ferdowsi along with one of his most famous verses in the legendary Persian epic “Shahnameh” (Book of Kings).

2026-01-23 19:37

Ammar Popular Film Festival kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN- The 16th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival kicked off in Tehran on Thursday, during a ceremony attended by the families of martyrs, media figures, artists, and a diverse public audience.

2026-01-21 20:55

Veteran actor, singer Reza Rooygari passes away

TEHRAN – Veteran Iranian actor, singer Reza Rooygari died of a heart attack at the age of 75 in Tehran on Wednesday.

2026-01-21 20:55

Iranian concerned visual artists create works regarding recent unrest

TEHRAN – Iranian visual artists have created artworks regarding the recent unrest in the country, which started with protests over currency market volatility among Iran’s bazaaris, but the peaceful demonstrations were exploited by the U.S. and Israel and, supported by the foreign regimes, devolved into systemic urban terrorism in an effort to overthrow the Islamic Republic.