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Yesterday 20:56
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Melal Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by a group of Iranian artists. The exhibition named “Between Earth and Sky” will be running until October 9 at the gallery that can be found at the Melal Cultural Center in the Qeitarieh neighborhood.
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Yesterday 20:55
“Pressure” to go on screen at Tehran cultural center
TEHRAN- Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran is scheduled to screen Australian filmmaker Anthony Maras’ 2026 war drama “Pressure” on Sunday evening.
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Yesterday 20:55
Iranian drama “Whisper My Name” wins two awards at International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir
TEHRAN – The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir in India concluded on Thursday evening, with Iranian film “Whisper My Name” winning two awards.
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2026-09-11 20:26
“Land of Angels” wins Grand Prix at Kazan International Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” received the Grand Prix for Best Feature Film at the 22nd Altyn Minbar Kazan International Film Festival, during the closing ceremony of the event in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on Thursday.
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2026-09-11 20:26
Hilaj Theater to show legal drama filmed theater “Inter Alia”
TEHRAN – The filmed theater “Inter Alia” directed by Justin Martin will be shown at the Hilaj Theater in Tehran on Sunday.
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2026-09-11 20:26
Akbar Zanjanpour to stage Athol Fugard’s “The Island” at Tehran’s City Theater
TEHRAN – Iranian actor and theater director Akbar Zanjanpour will stage the play “The Island,” written by South African playwright Athol Fugard, at the Tehran’s City Theater from September 16.
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2026-09-09 20:24
Book on Martyr Leader published in Italian
TEHRAN – The Italian translation of the book “The Revolutionary with a Smile” about the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been released.
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2026-09-09 20:24
Kiarostami films to go on screen at South Korean festival
TEHRAN- Six films by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami are scheduled to be screened at the 11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival in South Korea, which focuses on works exploring mountains, nature, adventure, the environment and human experiences.
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2026-09-09 20:23
Iranian illustrator among finalists of 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition
TEHRAN – An Iranian illustrator is among the finalists of the 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition in Shanghai, China.
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2026-09-08 21:50
Iran attends Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair for third consecutive year
TEHRAN – Officials at Iran’s pavilion in the 14th Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair announced that the works of Iranian artists have been well-received by visitors to the event, which is considered Russia’s most important professional art showcase.
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2026-09-08 21:50
“Like Water for Chocolate” to take stage at Baghdad Intl. Theater Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian director Ebrahim Poshte Kouhi’s acclaimed play “Like Water for Chocolate,” adapted from the novel by Mexican author Laura Esquivel, is set to be staged at the Baghdad International Theater Festival, which will be held from October 10 to 18.
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2026-09-08 21:49
Isfahan to host 38th children’s film festival
TEHRAN- The 38th edition of International Film Festival for Children and Youth will be held in Isfahan, with the organizers planning a range of cinematic, educational and cultural programs aimed at children and teenagers.
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2026-09-07 20:59
Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform pieces by Mozart
TEHRAN - The Tehran Symphony Orchestra will perform at the concert “Figaro,” featuring works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and conducted by Nasir Heidarian, in Tehran.
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2026-09-07 20:59
Saadi Foundation launches international competition "20 Words, One Text"
TEHRAN- Marking the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature on September 18, the Saadi Foundation is organizing the international competition "20 Words, One Text" to celebrate the Persian language and literature, engaging Persian learners and enthusiasts worldwide.
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2026-09-07 20:58
170 short films vie at 15th International 100-Second Film Festival
TEHRAN- A total of 170 films have been selected to compete in the main section of the 15th edition of the International 100-Second Film Festival, with the works set to be screened at the main halls of the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran from September 15 to 18.
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2026-09-07 20:58
Turkish Ambassador named honorary member of Persian Language Academy
TEHRAN- Turkish Ambassador to Iran Hicabi Kırlangıç has been named an honorary member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature in recognition of his longstanding scholarly contributions to Persian language and literature and his efforts to promote cultural ties between Iran and Türkiye.
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2026-09-07 20:52
IAF to show Jacques Tati’s “Playtime”
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 1967 satirical comedy “Playtime” directed and co-written by Jacques Tati on Monday.
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2026-09-06 20:57
Iranian writer, poet and artist Javad Mojabi passes away
TEHRAN- Javad Mojabi, the prominent Iranian writer, poet, satirist, painter and literary and art critic, passed away on Saturday following a period of illness. he was 87.
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2026-09-06 20:57
Iran attends 39th Moscow International Book Fair
TEHRAN – The Iranian Book and Literature House attended the 39th Moscow International Book Fair, held from September 2 to September 6, with a collection of 500 book titles, a series of illustrations, and various cultural programs.
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2026-09-06 20:56
Iranian short film “Warden” wins at 39th Kélibia International Amateur Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Golden Falcon, the grand prize of the Kélibia International Amateur Film Festival, known as FIFAK, was awarded to the Iranian short film “Warden,” written and directed by Sabah Mohammadi, at the end of the 39th edition of the event, which concluded last week.
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2026-09-06 20:55
Sydney art exhibition highlights Minab tragedy, voices of war, resilience
TEHRAN – The “When the Earth Embraces the Sky” art exhibition, featuring works addressing war, loss, displacement and resilience, has opened in Sydney, Australia, with the Iranian section focusing on the Minab school tragedy and commemorating the children who lost their lives in the attack.
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2026-09-05 20:38
Arasbaran Cultural Center to screen “Tuner”
TEHRAN- “Tuner,” a 2025 crime thriller film directed by Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher, will be reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday evening.
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2026-09-05 20:37
Children’s Book Council announces Iranian nominees for 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award
TEHRAN – Author Ahmad Akbarpour and illustrator Reza Dalvand have been selected by the Children’s Book Council (CBC) of Iran as the Iranian nominees for the 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award.
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2026-09-05 20:37
Iran’s children’s theater festival announces sections, calls for entries
TEHRAN- The call for entries for the 31st edition of Iran's International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, scheduled to take place from November 29 December 4 in Hamedan under the direction of Iranian theater artist Marzieh Boroumand, has been published.
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2026-09-04 20:10
Iran participating in 27th Baghdad International Book Fair
TEHRAN – The Iran Book and Literature House is participating in the 27th Baghdad International Book Fair as the representative of Iran, showcasing a diverse range of Iranian works and hosting specialized cultural sessions.
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2026-09-04 20:09
Culture minister visits Minab School exhibition
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, visited the “Minab School” group exhibition at the Art Bureau in Tehran on Thursday.
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2026-09-02 21:07
Abbas Kiarostami’s retrospective in Sao Paulo
TEHRAN – The IMS Cinema in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is presenting a retrospective of the work of the Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, one of the great names in world cinema.
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2026-09-02 21:06
Poster of 15th International 100-Second Film Festival unveiled
TEHRAN – The official poster for the 15th edition of the International 100-Second Film Festival has been unveiled.
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2026-09-02 21:06
Sirous Moqaddam turns Minab tragedy into “Empty Grave”
TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker and painter Sirous Moqaddam says his deep personal attachment to southern Iran and his encounter with the families of the Minab school victims inspired him to create “Empty Grave,” a painting dedicated to the children killed in the tragic attack on a school in the southern city of Minab.
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2026-09-01 21:28
IAF to screen “Toy Story 5”
TEHRAN – The 2026 American animated comedy-drama film “Toy Story 5,” directed by Andrew Stanton, will be shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday, September 3.