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Eram Amphitheater to screen 2026 animation “Hoppers”

TEHRAN –The amphitheater of Eram Amusement Park in Tehran will screen the 2026 animated science fiction comedy film “Hoppers,” directed by Daniel Chong, on Thursday.

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“Doctor Faustus” on stage at Tehran Theater Complex

TEHRAN – Tehran Theater Complex is hosting the performance of the play “Doctor Faustus” written by Christopher Marlowe at its Medea Hall.

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Iranian violinist to perform with TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra in Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian violinist Amin Ghafari has been invited to join the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra for an upcoming concert in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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TMoCA examining impact of war on modern Spanish art

TEHRAN –The second part of the “Art & War” program is on display at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA), showcasing 11 works by four Spanish modernist painters from its treasured collection.

2026-05-12 21:18

2nd Iran Open-Air International Film Festival calls for submissions

TEHRAN – The second Iran Open-Air International Film Festival has announced a call for entries with the aim of fostering cultural interaction and exchange among filmmakers from Iran and around the world.

2026-05-12 21:18

IAF to show Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 1964 political satire black comedy film “Dr. Strangelove” directed by Stanley Kubrick on Thursday.

2026-05-12 21:17

Isfahan’s Moon Theater to host comedy play “A Farewell Dinner”

TEHRAN – The comedy play “A Farewell Dinner” written by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte will go on stage at the Moon Theater of the Art Bureau in Isfahan from Wednesday.

2026-05-12 21:17

Martyr Leader’s autobiography “Cell No. 14” published in Russian

TEHRAN – The Russian translation of the late Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s autobiography has been released in Russia.

2026-05-11 21:42

Labkhand Theater Complex screening world’s top anime

TEHRAN – Labkhand Theater Complex in Tehran is running a program titled “The World’s Top Anime” this week, screening two movies every day.

2026-05-11 21:37

Jules Verne’s “Paris in the Twentieth Century” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Paris in the Twentieth Century” written by Jules Verne has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

2026-05-11 21:37

David Harrower’s “Blackbird” to be performed at Book Garden Theater & Music Hall

TEHRAN – Book Garden Theater & Music Hall in Tehran will host the performance of the 2005 play “Blackbird” written by the Scottish playwright David Harrower from May 20.

2026-05-11 21:32

“Thank You, Spain” music video honors Spain’s solidarity with Iran

TEHRAN – A newly produced music video titled “Thank You, Spain” is centered on a group of young people and students expressing gratitude for the solidarity shown by the government and people of Spain with the people of Iran.

2026-05-10 21:19

Poster of 7th online Tehran International Book Fair released

The poster for the 37th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), the country’s largest annual cultural event, which is to be held online for the seventh time, has been released.

2026-05-10 21:18

IAF cinematheque to show “Avatar: Fire and Ash”

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “Avatar: Fire and Ash” by James Cameron on Monday.

2026-05-09 22:08

Sydney Film Festival to show new films by Asghar Farhadi, Shahram Mokri

TEHRAN – Two feature films by Iranian directors will be shown at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, which will run from June 3 to 14 in Australia.

2026-05-09 22:04

IAF to host Bertolt Brecht’s “Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will host the performance of the 1940 play “Mr. Puntila and His Man Matti” by the German modernist playwright Bertolt Brecht from Sunday.

2026-05-08 21:16

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

The union of majesty and beauty: Reem Al-Wurimi on spiritual sovereignty of Tehran

TEHRAN – In the wake of the recent US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a voice from North Africa has emerged to articulate the spiritual and civilizational resilience of the Iranian nation. Reem Al-Wurimi, the acclaimed Tunisian poet and journalist, has captivated the Islamic world with her latest work, "Take Me to the Streets of Tehran."

2026-05-08 21:15

Iranian short film “Playground” selected for Classics section of 79th Cannes Film Festival

TEHRAN – A new Iranian short film has been selected for the Classics section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

2026-05-06 20:59

“Beethoven” musical play on stage in Shiraz

TEHRAN - The musical play “Beethoven,” written and directed by Javad Molania, is currently on stage at Shiraz’s Ehsan Hall, featuring prominent Iranian actors Gelareh Abbasi and Siavash Cheraghipour.

2026-05-06 20:58

“Revolutionizing Motherhood” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Revolutionizing Motherhood: The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo” written by Marguerite Guzman Bouvard has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

2026-05-06 20:57

Minab school tragedy survivor's story chronicled in new doc “Hoda”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hamed Saadat’s documentary “Hoda” on a survivor of Minab school’s tragedy, is currently in the final stages of editing, the Documentary and Animation Center (DEFC) has announced.

2026-05-06 20:56

IAF’s “The American Lie” program screening anti-war films

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is showing selected anti-war films in a program titled “The American Lie”.

2026-05-05 20:59

Iranian film critic to serve on FIPRESCI jury at 79th Cannes Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian screenwriter, editor, and film critic Pouya Aghelizadeh will serve as a juror in the FIPRESCI jury at the upcoming 79th Cannes Film Festival.