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2024-11-18 22:21
Joshua Oppenheimer to hold master class at Cinema Verite
TEHRAN- Denmark-based American film director Joshua Oppenheimer is scheduled to hold a master class on directing documentaries during the 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinema Verite, in Tehran.
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2024-11-17 22:10
Roudaki Hall to host “Johann Sebastian Bach Night”
TEHRAN-A classical concert will be held at the Roudaki Hall in Tehran on November 18 and 19, where 10 pieces by the famous German composer and musician Johann Sebastian Bach will be performed.
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2024-11-17 19:44
Andisheh cultural center to review “Thelma”
TEHRAN- “Thelma”, a 2024 comedy movie directed by American director Josh Margolin, will go on screen at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Monday.
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2024-11-17 19:42
Kiarostami’s “Traveler” on screen at Festival des 3 Continents
TEHRAN- The world-renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami’s 1974 film “The Traveler” is on screen at the 46th edition of Festival des 3 Continents (Three Continents Film Festival), which is currently underway in Nantes, France.
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2024-11-16 22:22
Iran’s “21 Weeks Later” to compete at Duhok International Film Festival
TEHRAN- Iranian short film “21 Weeks Later,” written and directed by Nasrin Mohammadpour, will go on screen at the main section of the 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
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2024-11-16 19:55
Book highlighting experiences of young Iranian filmmakers released
TEHRAN- The book "First Film Memoirs," authored by Iranian film critic Peyman Shoqi, has been published by Amir Kabir Publications in Tehran, with the aim of showcasing the experiences of young Iranian filmmakers in the realm of cinema.
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2024-11-15 22:55
Persian language courses launched at University of Belgrade
TEHRAN- The Persian language courses, organized by the cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Saadi Foundation, have been launched at the Center for Persian Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, attracting numerous enthusiasts eager to learn Persian.
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2024-11-15 22:55
Four awards for Iran at 7th Hanoi International Film Festival
TEHRAN-Iranian cinema was the big winner of the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival, as it won four awards from among the total 10 awards.
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2024-11-15 22:53
President Pezeshkian visits acclaimed scholar Mohammad-Ali Movahhed
TEHRAN- In a significant acknowledgment of literary and scholarly contributions, President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the home of Mohammad-Ali Movahhed, a distinguished poet, writer, and authority on mysticism, who is also a member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature.
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2024-11-15 22:45
“A Doll's House, Part 2” on City Theater’s stage
TEHRAN-The play “A Doll's House, Part 2” written by the American playwright Lucas Hnath is on stage in Tehran’s City Theater.
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2024-11-13 19:19
Allama Muhammad Iqbal commemorated in Lahore, Tehran
TEHRAN-On the occasion of the 147th birthday of poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, commemoration ceremonies were held in Iran and Pakistan.
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2024-11-13 19:18
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Uzbekistan’s Tavakkal Sultonov shines at Iran's children’s theater festival
HAMEDAN- The presence of Uzbek director Tavakkal Sultonov in the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults in Hamedan added a new perspective to the event. His play, “Musical Teahouse,” written by Sergey Sedukhin, captured the attention of audiences and received an award for creativity in direction in the closing ceremony of the event last week.
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2024-11-12 20:05
TMoCA cinematheque reviews “How Green Was My Valley”
TEHRAN- The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) screened American filmmaker John Ford’s film “How Green Was My Valley” on Monday.
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2024-11-12 20:05
Iranian feature film “Hook” wins at Milano International Sport Movies & TV Festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “Hook” directed by Hossein Rigi won an award at the 42nd Milano International Sport Movies & TV Festival in Italy.
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2024-11-12 20:04
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
“Phoenix of Quds” art exhibition honors martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah, resistance fighters
TEHRAN- A group exhibition titled "Phoenix of Quds," commemorating the 40th day of the martyrdom of the leader of the Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and honoring the martyrs of resistance, was inaugurated at the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran on Monday.
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2024-11-11 22:14
True Promise artistic event concludes in Tehran
TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the first edition of True Promise artistic event was held at the Art Bureau in Tehran on Sunday and the winners of different categories received their awards.
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2024-11-11 22:12
IAF cinematheque to screen Royal National Theatre's “Vanya”
TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is scheduled to screen a recorded stage performance of the Royal National Theatre's adaptation of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s play " Uncle Vanya" on Wednesday.
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2024-11-11 22:12
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
New libraries to open across Iran in celebration of Book Week
TEHRAN- In celebration of the 32nd edition of the Iran Book Week, the Iran Public Libraries Foundation has announced the opening of several new public libraries, aiming to bridge communities through access to knowledge and culture.
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2024-11-10 19:31
Tehran exhibition displaying Khayyam's poems in Persian, Latin calligraphy
TEHRAN- The Iranian Art Museum Garden is hosting an exhibition of bilingual calligraphic works inspired by the Persian poet Omar Khayyam, featuring the creations of two female calligraphers, Parisa Eftekhari and Niloufar Fattahi.
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2024-11-10 19:30
Music producer Ardavan Jafarian appointed as vice president of International Music Council
TEHRAN-Iranian music producer, festival manager, and composer Ardavan Jafarian has been appointed as the vice-president of the International Music Council (IMC) based at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris.
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2024-11-10 16:23
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
From Turkey to Iran: Onur Kaya shares his journey in children’s theater
HAMEDAN- Turkish artist Onur Kaya brought his unique talents to the vibrant city of Hamedan as part of the international section of the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, held from November 1 to 7.
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2024-11-09 19:22
Manouchehr Shahsavari appointed as secretary of 43rd Fajr Film Festival
TEHRAN-Iranian film producer Manouchehr Shahsavari has been appointed as the secretary of the 43rd Fajr Film Festival by the Director of Iran's Cinema Organization Raed Faridzadeh.
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2024-11-09 19:21
Award-winning Spanish author Rosa Montero’s 2013 novel published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Ridiculous Idea of Not Seeing You Again” written by the Spanish author Rosa Montero has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
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2024-11-09 19:21
Iran’s “In the Arms of the Tree” to compete at Asian World Film Festival
TEHRAN- “In the Arms of the Tree” by Iranian director Babak Khajepasha will go on screen at the main section of the 10th edition of Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which will be held in Culver City, California, the U.S.
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2024-11-08 20:14
Three Iranian films, series honored at Accolade Global Film Competition
TEHRAN-One series and two Iranian films have received awards from the Accolade Global Film Competition in California, the U.S.
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2024-11-08 20:14
By Zahid Munir Amir
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Lahori and his message to the mankind
How can a poet be relevant to the present world, who was born in the 19th century and departed in the first half of the twentieth century This is a natural question. Before coming to a direct answer to this question we have to see what a poet says. In other words, we have to know what is poetry all about.
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2024-11-08 20:12
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Children's theater festival concludes in Hamedan
HAMEDAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults came to an end during a ceremony held in Hamedan on Thursday morning, honoring the winners in various sections.
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2024-11-06 20:09
European cities to host Hossein Alizadeh’s concerts
TEHRAN- Hossein Alizadeh, the outstanding Iranian composer and virtuoso on the long-necked lute instruments tar and setar, will start his Europe tour with Hamavayan Ensemble from November 8.
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2024-11-06 19:30
Over 2,900 documentaries apply for 18th Cinéma Vérité
TEHRAN-More than 2,900 documentaries have applied for the 18th edition of the Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, due to be held next month.
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2024-11-06 13:34
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Hamedan festival honors foreign participants for their contributions to children’s theater
HAMEDAN- A ceremony to honor international groups participating at the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults was held in Hamedan on Tuesday.