2nd International Watercolor Festival opens at Niavaran Cultural Center

TEHRAN-The 2nd International Watercolor Festival opened at Niavaran Cultural Center in northern Tehran on Friday.

46th Moscow International Film Festival to screen Iranian films, series

TEHRAN-Three Iranian films and a series will be shown at the 46th Moscow International Film Festival, due to be held from April 19 to 26 in Moscow, Russia.

Adaptation of Brecht’s “Life of Galileo” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN-An adaptation of German playwright Bertolt Brecht’s “Life of Galileo” will go on stage at the main hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex on April 17. 

Iranian animation to be screened at 43rd International Istanbul Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian animation “Anita, Lost in the News” written, directed, and produced by Behzad Nalbandi will take part in the 43rd International Istanbul Film Festival, set to be held from April 17 to 28.

Iran Public Libraries Foundation condemns Israeli invasions in Gaza

TEHRAN- The Secretary General of the Iran Public Libraries Foundation has written a letter to Vicki McDonald, President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), expressing deep concerns and condemnation regarding the recent Israeli invasions and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Art Bureau organizes global art events in support of Palestine 

TEHRAN-Iran’s Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization has orchestrated two visual art events in Syria and Cuba with a focus on endorsing the Palestinian resistance as the International Quds Day approaches.

Iranian artists’ works on Operation al-Aqsa Storm on show in Lebanon

TEHRAN-An exhibition of posters and illustrations by Iranian artists on the subject of Operation al-Aqsa Storm is underway in Borj el-Brajneh Camp in Beirut, Lebanon.

Iranian young filmmaker wins award at American festival

TEHRAN-Iranian young filmmaker Hamidreza Arjomandi won an award at the 25th Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival, which was held in Florida, the U.S., in mid-March.

Actor Reza Davoudnejad dies at 44

TEHRAN- Young cinema and television actor Reza Davoudnejad passed away in a Shiraz hospital on Monday at the age of 44, due to complications from a blood infection following a liver transplant and after a period of hospitalization. 

Iranian paintings on show at New York’s Museum Mile

TEHRAN-Paintings of four Iranian artists are on show at an exhibition at Museum Mile in New York, the U.S.

Tazieh performance on Imam Ali’s martyrdom to go on stage in Tehran 

TEHRAN- Shapur Square in downtown Tehran is set to host a group of thespians performing the story of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS) on Wednesday in the form of tazieh, the Iranian passion play.

Ruholamin dedicates new painting to martyred girls of Gaza in gesture of solidarity

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has honored the memory of martyred sisters and girls of Gaza by dedicating his latest work, entitled "Mizan," to them.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

“Mahfel”: illuminating hearts and uniting voices through Quranic harmony

TEHRAN- In recent decades, television has evolved from being a tool for a specific class to a service for all people.  Over time, with the emergence of various competitions in different structures, ordinary individuals and groups, friends and families, gradually became part of this communal medium. In Iran, in the past two decades, television has embraced the growth of the virtual space and successfully adapted to the fierce competition by remaining a potent force in shaping public opinion. Television, in embracing the public and offering its platform to all individuals, has provided structure and reason to actions that were previously unstructured and norm-defying in the virtual sphere. Television introduced a calculated and controlled talent competition structure to involve people in the media. Over the past two decades, these competitions have evolved alongside other forms of programming, establishing themselves as a distinct genre with specific structures and formats within television content. 

Tehran's Azadi Stadium reverberates with Quranic assembly for Imam Hassan (AS), Palestinian people

TEHRAN-On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Mojtaba (AS), one hundred thousand people gathered for a grand Quranic assembly at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.

Poets, Persian literature professors meet Leader

TEHRAN-Saturday night, on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Mojtaba (AS), a group of poets and cultural figures, along with Persian literature professors, met the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

IIDCYA children’s theater brings entertainment to underprivileged villages

TEHRAN- The children's theater section of the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) has been diligently active since the start of the Persian New Year on March 21, with a special focus on bringing entertainment and joy to deprived villages across the country, an official with the institute has said.

Over 20 Iranian filmmakers win awards at 4th FICIMAD

TEHRAN-More than 20 films by Iranian directors were among the winners of the 4th FICIMAD (Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid), an annual international competition in Spain, which took place on March 15 in Madrid.

Iranian animations to compete at Annecy festival

TEHRAN-Two Iranian animations are scheduled to go on screen at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market. 

Amir Naderi’s “The Runner” to be added to Criterion Collection

TEHRAN-The 1984 Iranian drama “The Runner” directed by Amir Naderi will be added to the Criterion Collection soon.

“For the Sake of Ava” on screen at Spanish festival

TEHRAN-Iranian director’s film “For the Sake of Ava” is competing at the 4th edition of the Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid (FICIMAD), which is currently underway in the Spanish capital. 

Iranian director to stage musical play on Rustam and Sohrab

TEHRAN- Iranian director Hossein Parsai is set to bring to life the legendary tale of Rustam and Sohrab from the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, in a musical play

Sadegh Tabrizi’s untitled painting sold at Christie's

TEHRAN-An untitled painting by Iranian artist Sadegh Tabrizi was sold at the Christie's Paris auction “Collections – The Online Sale” held from February 29 to March 13.

Over 2,000 publishers register for Tehran Intl. Book Fair

TEHRAN- Over 2,000 publishers have registered for the 35th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), an official involved with the event has said. 

Meta's closure of Leader's social media pages criticized at Iran-Venezuela cultural meeting

TEHRAN- Meta's decision to close the social media pages of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been condemned as proof of the falseness of the West's claim of freedom of expression. 

Iranian-American writer’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “English” to be staged in England

TEHRAN-Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play “English” will receive its European premiere in England in May.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Shahnameh: a timeless ode to Iran’s heritage and heroes

Celebrating the completion of Ferdowsi's epic legacy

TEHRAN- March 15 marks a significant milestone in Persian literature as it is the completion date of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece. 

Ali Ghamsari nominated for International Bravo Award

TEHRAN-Iranian tar virtuoso Ali Ghamsari has been nominated for the International Professional Music Award “Bravo”.

New publication explores southern Iranian dialects

TEHRAN- A book focusing on the dialects of Bandar Mahshahr, a port city in the southwestern Khuzestan province, has recently been published.