Book Garden Cineplex to screen Chinese animated film franchise “Ne Zha”

TEHRAN – The Book Garden Cineplex in Tehran will screen the Chinese 3D-animated film series “Ne Zha” on the weekend.

Hafez Theater Hall hosting “Casablanca” stage adaptation for first time in Iran

TEHRAN – Hafez Theater Hall in Tehran is hosting a stage adaptation of the 1942 romantic drama “Casablanca”.

Iranian writer Mansour Alimoradi named on shortlist for BRICS Literature Award

TEHRAN- Iranian writer Mansour Alimoradi has been officially announced as one of the ten finalists for the prestigious BRICS Literature Award, an international literary award established in November 2024. 

“Safavid Persia in the Age of Empires” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Safavid Persia in the Age of Empires” written by Charles Melville has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Iran’s Trumpism competition to critique imperialism, Trump’s policies

TEHRAN- Trumpism International Cartoon and Caricature Contest is scheduled to be held in the near future, highlighting the importance of satire as a tool of resistance, the organizers announced during a press conference held in Tehran on Monday. 

“Accabadora” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN-A Persian translation of Italian novelist and playwright Michela Murgia’s book “Accabadora” has recently been published by Hermes Publications in Tehran.

Worldwide participants invited to submit works for 11th Arbaeen International Award

TEHRAN- The 11th edition of the prestigious Arbaeen International Award is set to be held, celebrating one of the most significant spiritual and cultural events in the Islamic world. 

Iranian feature film “My Daughter’s Hair” wins top award at Italian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “My Daughter’s Hair” directed by Hesam Farahmand won the top award of the 23rd Alice nella Città film festival, which was held from October 15 to 26, in Rome, Italy.

Billy Wilder’s “Witness for the Prosecution” screened at TMoCA cinematheque

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) screened the 1957 American legal mystery melodrama “Witness for the Prosecution,” directed by Billy Wilder, on Sunday.

Iranian play “Larva” performed at Ethos International Theater Festival in Turkey

TEHRAN – Paniz Acting Academy from Iran performed “Larva,” a comedy drama play, at the 17th Ethos International Theater Festival in Turkey on Sunday.

Iranian cartoonists win awards at Brazilian contest 

TEHRAN- Three Iranian cartoonists were honored at the 20th edition of the Caratinga International Humor Exhibition in Brazil, which came to an end on Sunday. 

By Mahnaz Abdi

Family as heartbeat of art and human connection

TEHRAN – Marking the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tehran hosted the Korea-Iran Calligraphy Exhibition on October 23rd in a vibrant celebration of cultural ties at the Ambassador’s Residence.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Mehdi Nabavi is on view in an exhibition at Iranshahr Gallery.   The exhibit named “Thingness” will run until November 4 at the gallery that can be found at 69 Sepand St., off Karim Khan Ave.

Audiobook of Vahid Yaminpour’s travelogue to Japan released

TEHRAN- The audio version of the Iranian writer Vahid Yaminpour’s travelogue to Japan, “The Kannushi of the Jinja Temple,” has been released in Tehran.

Musical play “Oliver Twist” back on stage in Tehran after 8 years

TEHRAN – The musical play “Oliver Twist,” directed by Hossein Parsaei, has returned on stage in Tehran after eight years.

Iranian 3D animated feature film “Yooz” to go on screen in Canada

TEHRAN – The Iranian 3D animated feature film “Yooz” written and directed by Reza Arzhangi will be screened in York Cinema in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on November 2.

Chinese scholars, students gather to honor Hafez at Peking University

TEHRAN- On Friday, a conference commemorating the legendary Persian poet Hafez was held at Peking University in Beijing, China. 

Iranian painter Wahed Khakdan passes away at 75

TEHRAN – Iranian painter Wahed Khakdan passed away at a hospital in Tehran on October 23 at the age of 75.

Iranian short film “The Plain Sings” wins at Albanian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “The Plain Sings” directed by Gita Feizi won an award at the 4th Idromeno International Film Festival, which was held from October 11 to 18 in Shkoder, Albania.

Persian version of “Crime and Punishment” republished

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of a Persian translation of the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 1866 novel “Crime and Punishment” has recently been released by the Kharazmi Publications in Tehran. 

Adaptation of “A Bomb in the Heart” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN-An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad’s play “A Bomb in the Heart” will go on stage at Tehran's Hamoun Theater Hall on November 5. 

Qasr Garden Museum to host international exhibition of children’s artworks

TEHRAN – The international exhibition “One World, A Thousand Dreams” featuring artworks by children and teenagers from Iran, South Korea, and Germany will open on October 24 at the Qasr Garden Museum in Tehran.

“Intoxicated by Love” released in 335 cinemas in Europe

TEHRAN - Coinciding with the start of its international screenings, the Iran-Turkey joint production “Intoxicated by Love” directed by Hassan Fat’hi has signed a distribution agreement for North America.

Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” wins two awards at Warsaw Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni won two awards from the 41st Warsaw Film Festival, held in Poland from October 10 to 19.

Audio edition of "Wilf the Mighty Worrier and the Alien Invasion" available for Persian audience

TEHRAN- The audio version of British screenwriter and author Georgia Pritchett’s "Wilf the Mighty Worrier and the Alien Invasion" has recently become available for Persian listeners. 

Iran showcasing literary, scientific works at 13th Dushanbe International Book Exhibition

TEHRAN- The 13th edition of the Dushanbe International Book Exhibition, “Kitobi Dushanbe 2025” (The Book of Dushanbe), opened in the Tajikistan capital city on Monday, with Iran participating in the event.

IAF screens Óliver Laxe’s “Sirāt”

TEHRAN – The 2025 drama “Sirāt” directed by Óliver Laxe was screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Monday.