Iranian Academy of Arts pays tribute to legendary actor Jamshid Mashayekhi

TEHRAN – The Iranian Academy of Arts (IAA) paid tribute to legendary actor Jamshid Mashayekhi on Monday with a performance by the National Orchestra under the baton of Mashayekhi’s son, Nader.

Iran’s “Reza” to hit silver screens in France

TEHRAN – Iranian director Alireza Motamedi’s drama “Reza” will go on screen in France on August 21, Norte Distribution, a French distribution and production company, has announced.

“Darkened Water” to compete in Spanish science film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Alireza Dehqan’s documentary “Darkened Water” (“Owsia”) is among the finalists of the first edition of #LabMeCrazy!, an international science film festival in Spain. 

Berlin meeting to discuss Iran’s artistic heritage in German scholars’ studies

TEHRAN – The cultural and artistic heritage of Iran in studies carried in the German-speaking countries will be discussed in the 4th Iranian Studies Forum, which will be held at the Iran House in Berlin from June 28 to 30.

Swedish author Asa Lind to meet her Persian readers in Tehran

TEHRAN – Swedish children’s book writer Asa Lind will attend a meeting with the Persian readers of her books at Tehran’s Book City Institute on Saturday.

Iran, China to collaborate on film industry

TEHRAN – The general manager of the China Film Co-Production Corporation, Miao Xiaotian, has announced that China is willing to collaborate on joint film projects with Iran, Variety reported on Monday. 

Polish musician Martyna Kosecka to discuss contemporary music in Tehran 

TEHRAN – Polish composer and conductor Martyna Kosecka will be delivering a speech on contemporary music in a session to be held at the Beethoven Museum House tomorrow.

BIB winning illustrations to go on display in Qom

TEHRAN – An exhibition of 42 winning works from the Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) will open at Eshraq Gallery in Qom on Thursday.

High schoolers take tragedy of Hiroshima atomic bombing on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe of high school students took a tragedy on the U.S. nuclear attack on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on stage in Tehran on Sunday.

Croatian Ambassador Štambuk, Culture Minister Salehi meet

TEHRAN – Croatian Ambassador Drago Štambuk met Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi at his office in Tehran on Sunday to discuss the expansion of cultural relations.

Jagran festival to hold filmmaker Puran Derakhshandeh retrospective

TEHRAN – The 10th edition of the Jagran Film Festival (JFF) in New Delhi will hold a retrospective of Iranian filmmaker Puran Derakhshandeh on July 19, the organizers announced on Friday. 

50 years of photography by Amanollah Tariqi on display at Tehran showcase

TEHRAN – An exhibition opening on Wednesday at Axkhaneh Shahr, Iran’s photo museum in Tehran, will observe 50 years of studio photography by Amanollah Tariqi, the founder of the Hollywood Photography House.

Russian pianist Evgeny Grinko to give concert in Tehran

TEHRAN – Russian pianist and composer Evgeny Grinko will be giving a concert in Tehran on July 18, the Rooberoo Mansion, an art and cultural institute in Tehran, has announced.

Niavaran center to review film scores by Erich Wolfgang Korngold

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center will host a session on June 20 to review film scores by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, an Austrian-born composer who became one of the most important and influential composers in the history of Hollywood.

Anton Chekhov’s “Seagull” adapted for Iranian performance

TEHRAN – Director Kiumars Moradi has adapted Russian writer Anton Chekhov’s 1895 play “The Seagull” for performance in Iran.

Iranian theaters to celebrate Abbas Kiarostami’s birthday

TEHRAN – All the theaters across the country will pay tribute to filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami on June 22, concurrent with the late director’s birthday.

Iranian movies line up for Russia Kinolikbez

TEHRAN – Nine movies by Iranian filmmakers will be competing in Kinolikbez, a film festival that will take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia from July 3 to 7.

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Tehran exhibit to take visitors on cultural tour of Nordic countries 

TEHRAN – Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland will provide a golden opportunity in Tehran to introduce Nordic culture during an exhibition opening at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday.

Croatian opera singer Nadia Bistrovic to perform in Tehran 

TEHRAN – Croatian opera singer Nadia Bistrovic will be giving a concert named “Make a Wish” in Tehran on Wednesday.

“Darkness at Noon” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – Hungarian-born British novelist Arthur Koestler’s book “Darkness at Noon” has recently been published in Persian by Nimaj Publications in Tehran. 

“Incendies” to go on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – The Cologne-based Iranian director and playwright Alireza Kushk-Jalali plans to stage Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad’s play “Incendies” (Scorched) at the Qashqai Hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex on June 30.

Munich film festival to screen “Tehran: City of Love” 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ali Jaberansari’s film “Tehran: City of Love” will go on screen at the 37th Munich International Film Festival – Filmfest München.

Arnold Wesker’s “Kitchen” to be set up in Shiraz

TEHRAN – Director Hassan Majuni plans to stage British writer Arnold Wesker’s 1957 play “The Kitchen” in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz during summer, several Persian news websites announced on Saturday.

Iran’s “Son of the Sea” honored at Annecy film festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Abbas Jalali-Yekta’s “Son of the Sea” has won the City of Annecy Award at the 2019 Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market in France.

6th News Agencies World Congress continues into 2nd day

TEHRAN- The Sixth News Agencies World Congress, organized by BTA and the News Agencies World Council, continued into its second day in Sofia, Bulgaria under the motto, "The Future of News."

World news agencies hold congress in Sofia to discuss future of newsmaking

TEHRAN- Representatives from news agencies from around the world, including Tehran-based Mehr News Agency, met in Sofia Thursday for their sixth congress to discuss the future of news-making.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Seyhun Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of photos and sets of installation by Fereshteh Shadi. 

Turkmenistan to organize cultural festival in Tehran  

TEHRAN – Turkmenistan will organize a cultural festival in Tehran from June 16 to 18.

More Sherlock Holmes stories come to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – More Sherlock Holmes short stories have recently been published in four collections in Persian by Hermes Publications in Tehran. 

Books on child abuse prevention published in Persian

TEHRAN – Four books to teach young children how to resist uncomfortable touching have been published in Persian, Iranian publisher Nardeban announced on Thursday.