Shahriar’s daughter proposes foundation for father

TEHRAN -- Daughter of Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi (Shahriar), Maryam, has proposed the establishment of the Shahriar Foundation in remembrance of her father.
The foundation would preserve his manuscripts, publish his works and also direct poetry seminars in the name of Shahriar.
Barbican center to host Iranian plays
TEHRAN -- Two Iranian plays will be performed at the Barbican Center in London in July 2008.
“Daedalus and Icarus” directed by Homayun Ghanizadeh will go on stage from November 25 to 29.
Loosely based on the Greek myth, it explores the complexities of power through the relationship between a father and his son.
Amireza Kuhestani’s “Quartet: A Journey North” will be staged from December 2 to 6. The play is based on the chilling but true stories of two Iranian murderers.
Mirkarimi to judge at Golden Minbar Festival
TEHRAN -- Iranian director Seyyed Reza Mirkarimi will chair the jury of the 4th edition of the Golden Minbar International Muslim Film Festival.
The festival will be held in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, from October 16 to 22..