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2024-05-29 09:00
Hannah Arendt’s “Responsibility and Judgment” available in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of “Responsibility and Judgment” written by the German-American historian and philosopher Hannah Arendt has been released in the book market across Iran.
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2024-05-28 22:25
Persian edition of “Blindness” republished
TEHRAN- The 56th edition of the Persian translation of Portuguese writer José Saramago’s 1995 novel “Blindness” has recently been published.
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2024-05-28 22:24
Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani to perform in Dubai
TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani is set to give a concert at the prestigious Dubai Opera on June 7.
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2024-05-27 22:13
Tehran meeting to commemorate Austrian orientalist Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
TEHRAN- A number of Iranian literati will come together in a session at the Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia in Tehran on Wednesday to pay tribute to the Austrian orientalist and historian Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall.
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2024-05-27 22:12
Iran’s “Between the Cliffs” wins awards at Russian festival
TEHRAN- Iranian director Mokhtar Abdollahi’s “Between the Cliffs” has been honored at the Hero International Film Festival for Children and Youth, which came to an end at the Russian city of Krasnoyarsk on Saturday.
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2024-05-27 22:11
Iran participating in Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair
TEHRAN-Iran is participating in this year’s edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) after several years of absence, Iran’s cultural attaché in Malaysia has said.
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2024-05-26 21:58
Iranian movies on Screen at Russian festival
TEHRAN- Five Iranian films are on screen in different sections of Golden Knight International Film Festival, which is currently underway at the Russian city of Sevastopol.
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2024-05-26 21:57
Sobh Intl. Media Festival concludes in Tehran
TEHRAN- The second edition of Sobh International Media Festival came to an end with a ceremony in Tehran earlier this week, featuring artists, international guests, and officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
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2024-05-26 21:53
Filmmakers, actors shine light on Gaza at 77th Cannes Film Festival
TEHRAN-The 77th Cannes Film Festival, held from May 14 to 25 against the backdrop of ongoing Israeli-Hamas tensions, became a platform for filmmakers, actors, and activists to raise awareness about the plight of Gaza’s population. Despite the festival’s efforts to avoid controversy, artists found creative ways to express solidarity with Palestinians and draw attention to the war-ravaged enclave.
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2024-05-25 19:25
3 Iranian short films to compete in South Asian Film Festival of Montreal
TEHRAN-Three Iranian short films will compete in the 13th South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (SAFFM), due to be held from May 24 to June 2 in Montreal, Canada.
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2024-05-25 19:24
Two new collections of Nizar Qabbani's poems published in Persian
TEHRAN- Two new collections of selected poems by Syrian diplomat and poet Nizar Qabbani have recently published in Persian.
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2024-05-25 19:24
Iran's Persian language worthy of respect, Indian cultural center director says
TEHRAN- The Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center (Indian Cultural Center) at the Embassy of India in Tehran has expressed great respect for Iran and the Persian language.
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2024-05-24 23:00
Intl. cinema professionals sympathize with Iranian representatives at Cannes Film Market
TEHRAN-In the wake of the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and a number of local officials, filmmakers from various countries expressed their condolences to the Iranian representatives at Iran’s booth at Cannes Film Market during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.
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2024-05-24 22:52
Roberto Bolaño’s “Cowboy Graves” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Cowboy Graves” written by the Chilean novelist and short story writer Roberto Bolaño has hit the Iranian bookstores.
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2024-05-24 22:51
Asghar Farhadi on jury of Tribeca Festival
TEHRAN-Celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will serve as a jury member at the upcoming Tribeca Festival, due to be held from June 5 to 16 in New York City, the U.S.
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2024-05-24 18:27
Photo exhibit marks Khorramshahr liberation anniversary
TEHRAN- A special exhibition is underway at the Film Museum of Iran to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of Khorramshahr's liberation from Iraqi occupation.
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2024-05-22 17:28
“The Secret Garden” appears in Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A new Persian translation of “The Secret Garden” by British-American novelist and playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett has recently been published by Now Publications in Tehran.
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2024-05-22 17:27
Cinema Verite Intl. jury members condole passing of President Raisi, accompanying delegation
TEHRAN-In separate messages, Milyausha Aytuganova, the executive director of the Kazan International Film Festival, and Amrit Gangar, Indian film scholar and historian, expressed their condolences for the passing of Iranian President Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian along and accompanying delegation in a tragic helicopter crash in the northwest of the country on Sunday.
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2024-05-22 17:26
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Mashhad mourns: city in sorrow after president's tragic death, joyful celebrations turn to mourning
MASHHAD- For several days, the city of Mashhad was buzzing with excitement as it prepared to celebrate the grand anniversary of the birth of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia. The usually vibrant streets were adorned with colorful decorations, and the sweet scent of traditional sweets and fruits wafted through the air, filling every corner with a sense of joy and anticipation. The atmosphere was electric, as people from all walks of life eagerly awaited the celebrations to begin.
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2024-05-21 23:01
By Mohamadreza Seyedagha
International filmmakers discuss censorship in Western media, challenges of making documentaries
TEHRAN-A specialized panel on documentary filmmaking was held during the 2nd Sobh International Media Festival on Monday in Tehran’s Mellat Cineplex, where a group of documentary filmmakers from around the world discussed various matters regarding their field, media, and related issues.
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2024-05-20 17:16
Florian Zeller’s “The Lie” to be staged at Arghavan Theater
TEHRAN- Arghavan Theater in Tehran will host the play “The Lie” written by the French novelist and playwright Florian Zeller next week.
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2024-05-20 17:16
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Imam Reza dramatic arts festival wraps up
MASHHAD- The dramatic arts section of the 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival concluded with a grand ceremony at Shirin and Farhad Hall of the University of Medical Sciences in Mashhad on Sunday night.
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2024-05-20 17:15
Cultural figures express condolences over death of President Raisi, local officials
TEHRAN-Iranian cultural officials have, in separate messages, expressed condolences over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian along with a number of local officials in a tragic helicopter crash in the northwest of the country.
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2024-05-19 21:46
“Approaching Hegel's Logic” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Approaching Hegel's Logic, Obliquely: Melville, Moliere, Beckett” written by Angelica Nuzzo has hit the Iranian bookstores.
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2024-05-19 21:45
Dario Fo’s comedic drama to be performed in Gilan
TEHRAN-The play “All Thieves Are Not Thieves” will be performed at Farabi Hall in Sowme'eh Sara City, Gilan Province, from May 20 to 24.
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2024-05-19 21:45
Fitzwilliam Museum adds Abbas Akbari’s artworks to its collection
TEHRAN- The Fitzwilliam Museum of the University of Cambridge has added seven artworks by the Iranian ceramic artist Abbas Akbari to its rich collection.
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2024-05-18 19:11
Documentary on Khorramshahr liberation to be screened at Film Museum
TEHRAN-On the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of Khorramshahr liberation from Iraqi occupiers, the documentary "Bridge of Freedom" directed by Mehdi Madani will be screened at the Film Museum of Iran on Monday.
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2024-05-18 19:11
IAF cinematheque to show Thomas Kail’s “Hamilton”
TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen American theatre and television director Thomas Kail’s “Hamilton” on Wednesday.
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2024-05-18 19:10
Cultural commonalities between Iran, Turkmenistan helping improve friendship
TEHRAN-The International Conference of Ministers of Culture dedicated to the 300th birth anniversary of the Iranian-Turkmen poet Magtymguly Pyragy was held on May 18 and 19 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, with the presence of the head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO).
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2024-05-17 21:52
Iranian actor Milad Shajareh wins at American festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Cocoon” written and directed by Saeid Bojnourdi has won an award at the 15th Annual World Music and Independent Film Festival in Virginia, the U.S.