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2024-08-05 19:11

Iran FICTS festival to be held in September

TEHRAN- The 14th edition of the Iran International FICTS Festival is scheduled to take place in Tehran in September, the organizers have announced.

Seyyed Payam Hosseini’s short movie “Khalil”

2024-08-05 19:10

Iran’s “Khalil” to compete at Italian festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Seyyed Payam Hosseini’s short movie “Khalil” will go on screen at the main section of the Lessinia Film Festival, which will be held in the Italian city of Verona from August 23 to September 1.

2024-08-05 19:09

By Ali Hamedin

Marvel backtracking on Sabra's Israeli identity in "Captain America: Brave New World"

TEHRAN-Due to public opposition to the Israeli superhero named Sabra (Ruth Bat-Seraph) appearing in "Captain America: Brave New World," Marvel seems to have removed all of the traditional Israeli roots in the character's history from the trailer for the film, which was released on July 12.

2024-08-04 22:39

Tehran museum to review “Dog No. 24” in new discussion series

TEHRAN- The artwork "Dog No. 24" from the series "Animals in Motion" by Serbian painter Vladimir Veličković will be showcased at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art on Monday.

2024-08-04 22:39

Vocalist Mostafa Ragheb to give free concerts in Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN- Iranian pop singer Mostafa Ragheb is set to hold free concerts at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall to mark the beginning of Safar, the second month of the lunar Islamic calendar, during which Shia Muslims observe special mourning services.

2024-08-04 22:38

Short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress” wins at LA Shorts International Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress” by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani has won an award at the 28th LA Shorts International Film Festival, which was held in Los Angeles, California, from July 17 to 28.

2024-08-03 18:23

Tehran cinematheque to screen Royal National Theatre's “A Streetcar Named Desire”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is set to screen a recorded stage performance of the Royal National Theatre's acclaimed 2014 rendition of Tennessee Williams' classic play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," on Wednesday.

2024-08-03 18:23

Matt Waters’ book on Cyrus the Great published in Persian

TEHRAN-The book “King of the World: The Life of Cyrus the Great” written by Matt Waters has been released in the Iranian bookstores.

2024-08-03 18:22

Tehran meeting to honor late actor Saeed Rad

TEHRAN- - A gathering will take place at the House of Cinema in Tehran on Monday to pay tribute to the renowned Iranian actor Saeed Rad, who recently passed away.

2024-08-02 19:37

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Nian Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Mostafa Qorbani. The exhibition entitled “Range of Fire” will be running until August 12 at the gallery located at 5 Abhari Alley, Vafai St. off Tur St. off South Mofatteh St.

2024-08-02 19:36

“Little Caesar” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN-American novelist and screenwriter W. R. Burnett’s 1929 book “Little Caesar” has recently been published in Persian.

2024-08-02 19:36

Cultural officials, artists express condolences on martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh

TEHRAN- Iranian cultural figures have reacted to the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas, expressing condolences and condemning the Zionist regime for the treacherous raid.

2024-07-31 16:42

Tehran cultural center to host reading performances of “Lady Windermere's Fan”

TEHRAN- Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center will be playing host to reading performances of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde’s play “Lady Windermere's Fan”.

2024-07-31 16:41

Shahrzad Theater Complex to host Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll's House”

TEHRAN-The play “A Doll's House” written by renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is to start its performances from August 1 at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.

2024-07-31 16:40

Iranian films to go on screen in Zanzibar festival

TEHRAN- Four Iranian films will compete in different sections of the 27th edition of Zanzibar International Film Festival, which will run in Tanzania from August 1 to 4.

2024-07-30 18:27

Tehran meeting to pay tribute to Afghan writer Mohammad-Sarvar Rajai on his death anniversary

TEHRAN- In remembrance of the third anniversary of the passing of Tehran-based Afghan writer Mohammad Sarvar Rajai, a commemorative meeting will be held at Hosseynieh Honar in Tehran on Thursday.

2024-07-30 18:26

Iranian drama “In the Land of Brothers” wins best director award at Malaysia International Film Fest

TEHRAN-The 7th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) concluded with a spectacular Golden Global Awards ceremony on July 27, with the Best Director award going to Iranian filmmakers Alireza Ghasemi and Raha Amirfazli for their work “In the Land of Brothers”.

2024-07-30 18:26

Iranian painter Hashem Badri passes away at 78

TEHRAN-The Iranian painter Mohammad Hashem Badri passed away on Tuesday at his home in Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, at the age of 78.

Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Festival

2024-07-29 18:29

Mobarak Intl. Puppet Festival to be held in December

TEHRAN-The 20th edition of the Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Festival is scheduled to take place in the Iranian capital from December 16 to 23, the organizers have announced.

2024-07-29 18:29

Iranian translator Mohammad Taqi Ghiasi passes away

TEHRAN- Mohammad Taqi Ghiasi, a distinguished literary critic and translator of French literature, passed away in France on Sunday. He was 92.

2024-07-29 18:27

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Designing Iranian board games with moral, cultural approaches

TEHRAN-A specialized training course on designing tabletop games with a particular emphasis on ethical, and cultural values is underway in Tehran, organized by the Short-Term Specialized Training Center of the Quranic Organization of Academicians of the Country affiliated to the Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research (ACECR) in cooperation with the Center for the Growth of the Quranic Arts Technology Units, also affiliated to the ACECR.