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2024-11-17 22:12
55th International Film Festival of India picks Iranian film for main competition
TEHRAN-The Iranian drama film “Fear and Trembling” written and directed by Manijeh Hekmat and Faezeh Azizkhani will have its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) running from November 20 to 28, in Goa, India.
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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 22:46
Italian translation of Ayatollah Khamenei’s “Cell No. 14” unveiled in Rome
TEHRAN-The Italian translation of the book “Cell No. 14” which recounts the memoirs of the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei during his imprisonment and exile before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, was unveiled on Friday in Rome, Italy.
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2024-11-16 22:46
Actor Mostafa Zamani honored at Tunisian National Theater Festival
TEHRAN-Iranian actor Mostafa Zamani was honored at the closing ceremony of the 2nd Tunisian National Theater Festival for his performance in the Iranian series “Prophet Joseph”.
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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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2024-11-16 19:37
“I Remember Fallujah” at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Iraqi-French journalist and documentary filmmaker Feurat Alani’s book “I Remember Fallujah: A Novel” has recently been published.
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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
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Saless Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of artworks in various media by Azarakhsh Farahani. The exhibit will be running until November 26 at the gallery that can be found at 148 Karim Khan Ave.
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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 20:06
“Shortest History of India” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Shortest History of India” written by the Australian writer John Zubrzycki has been released in the Iranian book market.
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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 22:15
Iranian House of Cartoon hosts intl. exhibit on air pollution, environmental issues
TEHRAN- The Iranian House of Cartoon in Tehran is now hosting a selection of cartoon artworks by international artists focusing on air pollution and the environment.
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2024-11-11 22:14
Ebrahim Poshtkoohi’s short film “Night Repair” wins at Turkish festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Night Repair” written and directed by Ebrahim Poshtkoohi has received an award at the 2nd International Dicle Documentary and Short Film Festival in Turkey.
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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 19:52
Book on political career of Jean-Bedel Bokassa published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Dark Age: The Political Odyssey of Emperor Bokassa” written by Brian Titley has been released in the book market across Iran.
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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
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Sculptures by Payam Vahabi are currently on display in an exhibit at Ev Gallery. Entitled “Veneer”, the exhibition runs until November 15 at the gallery located at No.5, Arabi Alley, North Kheradmand St., Karim Khan Ave.