New Russian-Persian dictionary published

TEHRAN – Vesal, a major Tehran-based company, has recently published a new Russian-Persian dictionary for basic learners of the Russian language in Iran.

Persian translation of Tajik writer Gulsifat Shakhidi’s “The City Where Dreams Come True” released

TEHRAN – The Iranian Cultural Center in Moscow has unveiled a Persian translation of Tajik writer Gulsifat Shakhidi’s story “The City Where Dreams Come True” that revolves around the civil war broke out in Tajikistan in 1992.

Book on Rumi thoughts on women, gender equality published in Indonesian

TEHRAN – A book on Persian mystic and poet Molana Jalal ad-Din Rumi’s thoughts on women and gender equality has been published in Indonesian.

“Yalda” wins best screenplay award at Barcelona film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness” directed by Masud Bakhshi has won the award for best screenplay at the Barcelona Sant Jordi International Film Festival (BCN Film Fest).

Qom center planning for biopic about wife of Prophet Muhammad (S)  

TEHRAN – The Religion of Spirituality Art and Culture Institute, an Islamic center in Qom, plans to make a biopic about Hazrat Khadijah (SA), the wife the Prophet Muhammad (S).

Actress Merila Zarei turns into Qajar king’s mother Mahde Olya in “Jeyran”

TEHRAN – Merila Zarei has signed up to play the role of Mahde Olya, an influential woman and the mother of Qajar king Nasser ad-Din Shah, in director Hassan Fathi’s TV series “Jeyran”.

Tribeca Film Festival picks “The Ballad of a White Cow”

TEHRAN – “The Ballad of a White Cow” co-directed by Iranian filmmakers Behtash Sanaeiha and Maryam Moqaddam will go on screen at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.

A new definition of Hijab in the book "Oven of Friendship"

TEHRAN - The book "Tanoor Doosti" authored by Zeinab Karimi, asserts the importance of ‘Hijab’ for teenagers in an innovative piece with the purpose of safeguarding the Iranian cultural identity.

“Dream about Sohrab”, “Walnut Tree” join Iranian lineup at Moscow film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Dream about Sohrab” and “Walnut Tree” have been selected for the Films around the World section of the 43rd edition of the Moscow International Film Festival, which is currently underway in the Russian capital.

Hot Docs to screen Iranian documentaries

TEHRAN-Three Iranian movies will be screened at the Hot Docs, a major Canadian international documentary festival, which is scheduled to be held online from April 29 to May 9 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We Are Here We Are Close” to compete in Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN-Renowned Ukrainian-Armenian filmmaker Roman Balayan’s 2020 movie “We Are Here We Are Close” will be screened in the official competition of the 38th Fajr International Film Festival, the organizers have announced.

Documentary on vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian produced

TEHRAN-Iranian filmmaker Keyvan Mehregan has made a documentary on legendary vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian, who passed away last October at 80, years after suffering from kidney cancer.

“Sky Sun, Tile Sun” competing in London Kurdish Film Festival

TEHRAN-Iranian director Ziba Arjang’s short animation “Sky Sun, Tile Sun” is on screen at the 12th edition of the London Kurdish Film Festival, which is currently underway virtually in the UK capital, ILNA reported on Monday.

Animation series on Persian poet Sadi’s Bustan produced

TEHRAN-An animation series based on the tales of the 13th-century Iranian poet Sadi’s major work Bustan has been produced by the IRIB’s Fars provincial channel, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

Iranian Film Festival Australia to open with “TiTi”

TEHRAN- “TiTi” by Ida Panahandeh will open the 10th edition of the Iranian Film Festival Australia (IFFA) in Perth on May 20, the organizers have announced. 

“Journey in Blue” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN-A Persian translation of Danish writer Stig Dalager’s “Journey in Blue: A Novel about Hans Christian Andersen” has recently been published by Saless Publications in Tehran.

Maryland film festival to screen Iran’s “The Badger”

TEHRAN - “The Badger” by Iranian director Kazem Mollai will be competing at the Maryland Film Festival, which will be held in the U.S. city of Baltimore from May 19 to 27.

Australian website praises ‘another gem from Iranian cinema’

TEHRAN - MercatorNet, an Australian website promoting the family and human dignity, has praised Iranian director Mohammadreza Kheradmandan’s two-minute movie “Thursday Appointment”, calling it ‘another gem from Iranian cinema’.

American festival picks Iranian shorts

TEHRAN-Iranian shorts “Ava’s Silence” and “Recreation” will compete at the 54th edition of the Humboldt International Film Festival, which will open today in the U.S. county. 

“Butterfly Swimming” leads Iran’s box office

TEHRAN-Mohammad Kart’s directorial debut “Butterfly Swimming” has hit a new record at Iranian box offices for online screening by grossing over 40 billion rials (over $950,000 at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar), Honaronline reported on Sunday.

Iran–China cultural ties drastically increased after Islamic Revolution: professor

TEHRAN - In a press interview, Persian language and literature professor Hassan Zolfaghari has said that the cultural cooperation between Iran and China has increased drastically after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran’s “Weekend” named best at ÉCU film festival

TEHRAN-Iranian director Ario Motevaqeh’s latest movie “Weekend” won the Best Non-European Independent Dramatic Short Award at the ÉCU — The European Independent Film Festival, which was held in Paris last week.

Rotterdam film festival picks four Iranian films

TEHRAN-A lineup of four Iranian films will go on screen in different sections of the 50th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the organizers have announced.

Photos of Gen. Soleimani mourners, former traceur from Iran among World Press Photo Awards’ winners

TEHRAN- Images of a former traceur and mourning ceremony for General Qassem Soleimani by Iranian photographers won prizes at the 2021 World Press Photo Awards, the organizers announced during an online award ceremony on Friday.

Troupe to give reading of Simon’s “The Good Doctor” in Tehran

TEHRAN – A group of actors will perform a reading of American playwright Neil Simon’s “The Good Doctor” in Tehran, Mehr reported on Friday.

By Mohammad Araghi

Most popular festivals that reflect Iran’s cultural spirit 

TEHRAN - In order to promote the rich Iranian culture, we have explored the most popular Iranian festive and commemorative events by going on a journey into the Iranian world of religious spirituality and cultural entertainment.

“Radiograph of a Family” to compete in Krakow film festival 

TEHRAN –“Radiograph of a Family”, a co-production of Norway, Iran, and Switzerland by Firuzeh Khosrovani will go on screen at the International Documentary Competition at the 61st Krakow Film Festival.

Namayesh Radio reviews works by Mark Twain

TEHRAN –Works by American writer, humorist, novelist, and lecturer Mark Twain were reviewed during a program on Thursday on Namayesh Radio, an IRIB’s radio station dedicated to audio plays and performances.  

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Note: Some of the following art exhibitions are being organized online in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.

Iran’s “The Son” to compete in Moscow film festival

TEHRAN –Iranian director Nushin Meraji’s debut movie “The Son” will be screened in the main section of the 43rd edition of the Moscow International Film Festival.