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2024-10-25 19:21
Tehran International Short Film Festival concludes at Milad Tower
TEHRAN-The 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) concluded on Thursday at Milad Tower, where the winners of different categories received their prizes.
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2024-10-23 22:02
Tehran’s Vahdat Hall to stage Brian Friel’s “Molly Sweeney”
TEHRAN-The play “Molly Sweeney” written by Brian Friel will be staged at Vahdat Hall in Tehran from October 30.
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2024-10-23 18:50
“James” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- American writer Percival Everett’s novel “James” has recently been published in Persian.
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2024-10-23 18:49
Kiarostami’s “Taste of Cherry” screened at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan
TEHRAN- Acclaimed Iranian film “Taste of Cherry,” written and directed by the world-renowned filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami was screened at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan last week.
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2024-10-22 19:39
Iran’s children’s theater festival to honor Gazan martyred children
TEHRAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults plans to dedicate a segment to honor the martyred children of Gaza, the organizers have announced.
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2024-10-22 19:39
Maestro Farhad Fakhreddini to conduct “Simorgh” concert after ten-year hiatus
TEHRAN- The latest work of veteran Iranian composer and conductor Farhad Fakhreddini, titled “Simorgh,” will premiere on November 20 at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, marking Fakhreddini’s return to the stage after a decade away.
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2024-10-22 19:37
Tehran International Short Film Festival announces jury for international section
TEHRAN-The jury for the international section of the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) has been announced with two jurors from Iran and five foreign jurors.
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2024-10-21 20:00
Iran participating in International Belgrade Book Fair
TEHRAN-Iran is participating in the 67th International Belgrade Book Fair, which kicked off on October 19 in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.
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2024-10-21 19:59
Nine nominees from Iran vying for Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2025
TEHRAN-Eight authors and illustrators and one reading promotion project from Iran have been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) 2025.
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2024-10-21 19:59
Leader’s commendation for “Autumn Has Arrived” unveiled in Zanjan
TEHRAN- On Sunday, the unveiling ceremony of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s commendation for the book “Autumn Has Arrived” took place at the Khatam al-Anbia Mosque in Zanjan, coinciding with the sixteenth commemoration of literature on jihad and resistance.
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2024-10-20 19:20
“The Old Bachelor” to premiere in UK at London Breeze Film Festival
TEHRAN-The critically acclaimed Iranian feature film “The Old Bachelor” directed by Oktay Baraheni will have its UK premiere at the London Breeze Film Festival (LBFF), due to be held form October 23 to 27.
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2024-10-20 19:15
Tehran to host intl. conference on digital games
TEHRAN- Tehran is set to host the 7th edition of an international conference on digital games on December 10 and 11.
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2024-10-20 19:13
“Tutankhamun: The Book of Shadows” comes to Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of British author Nick Drake’s novel “Tutankhamun: The Book of Shadows” has recently been published by Qoqnus Publications in Tehran.
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2024-10-19 21:11
41st Tehran International Short Film Festival opens at Mellat Cineplex
TEHRAN-The 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) was inaugurated on Friday at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran with a tribute to the martyrs of Gaza.
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2024-10-19 17:07
“The Best Butter” at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- French writer Jean Dutourd’s novel “The Best Butter” (Au Bon Beurre) has recently been published in Persian.
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2024-10-19 17:06
Painting exhibition inspired by Shahnameh underway at IAF
TEHRAN- A group exhibition of paintings inspired by the Shahnameh is currently taking place at the Autumn Gallery of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran.
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2024-10-18 18:25
Iranian short film “The Dream” competing in Belgium’s Festival International Nature Namur
TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “The Dream” directed by Alireza Sadeghi is competing in the 30th Festival International Nature Namur (FINN) that is underway in Namur, Belgium.
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2024-10-18 18:24
Tehran’s Vahdat Hall to host Bruckner’s 200th anniversary concert
TEHRAN- On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner, Austrian composer and organist, Iranian Kasteh Quartet and AISO Symphonic Orchestra will take the stage at Vahdat Hall on Sunday.
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2024-10-18 18:22
Sinwar’s novel “The Thorn and the Carnation” to be published in Persian
TEHRAN- A Persian translation of martyred Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s novel “The Thorn and the Carnation” will be published in Iran.
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2024-10-16 20:18
People-to-people exchanges: a key to Belt and Road's success
TEHRAN-Speaking at the 6th World Media Summit in China, Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, the CEO of Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times), emphasized the crucial role of people-to-people exchanges in the success of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative.
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2024-10-16 20:17
Iranian culture minister urges Turkey to avoid statements causing public discontent
TEHRAN- In a recent phone conversation, Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi addressed concerns regarding statements made by certain Turkish media officials that have caused disquiet among the public in Iran.
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2024-10-16 20:17
TISFF to screen 4 short films by Wim Wenders
TEHRAN-The 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) will kick off on October 18 at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran. One of the standout sections of this year’s festival is a special screening of four short and medium-length films by the renowned German filmmaker Wim Wenders, scheduled for Monday, October 21.
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2024-10-15 18:02
Children’s adaptation of “Hamlet” goes on stage
TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s most popular play “Hamlet” is currently on stage at Sahne-ye Abi Cultural and Artistic Center in Tehran.
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2024-10-15 18:00
“The Glory of Cinema” masterclass to host 4 well-known Iranian, Turkish filmmakers, actors
TEHRAN-The first edition of the masterclass “The Glory of Cinema,” with four distinguished instructors, will take place on October 20 and 21 at the Azadi Hotel in Tehran.
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2024-10-14 20:00
“Alone Together” honored at Germany’s LUCAS International Festival
TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Alone Together” directed by Omid Mirzaei received an Honorable Mention at the 47th LUCAS International Festival for Young Film Lovers which was held in Frankfurt, Germany, from October 3 to 10.
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2024-10-14 20:00
By Ali Hamedin
Gaza's grief: Israel's strikes silence innocent souls, young lives
TEHRAN- As the world reflects on Children’s Day, celebrated on October 8 to honor the laughter, dreams, and innocence of children, the stark reality in Gaza casts a long shadow over this global festivity.
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2024-10-14 19:59
Veteran vocalist Aminollah Rashidi passes away at 99
TEHRAN-Veteran Iranian vocalist Aminollah Rashidi died of natural causes in Tehran on Friday at 99.
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2024-10-13 21:11
New head for Iran’s Cinema Organization appointed
TEHRAN-During a ceremony on Saturday in Tehran, Raed Faridzadeh was appointed as the new head of Iran’s Cinema Organization by the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi.
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2024-10-13 21:10
Marivan hosting 17th International Street Theater Festival
TEHRAN-The 17th Marivan International Street Theater Festival is underway in Marivan, Kordestan Province.
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2024-10-13 21:09
New educational hub for Persian language opens in Kyrgyzstan
TEHRAN- On the occasion of the commemoration of Hafez Day, the Iranology and Persian Language Room, named after Kyrgyz poet Yusef Balasaguni, was inaugurated on Saturday at the Kyrgyz National University with the collaboration of the Institute of History and Regional Studies of the university and Iran’s Saadi Foundation.