“Sunless Shadows” wins honorable mention at ZagrebDox

TEHRAN – Iranian director Mehrdad Oskui’s documentary “Sunless Shadows” won an honorable mention at ZagrebDox, the Croatian international documentary festival, on Sunday.

Doc depicts charisma of Imam Khomeini among Iraqi army under Saddam Hussein  

TEHRAN – A documentary newly made at the Islamic Revolution Documentary House illustrates the charisma of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, among Iraqi soldiers and officers during the 1980s when the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein launched a war against Iran.

Former diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian recounts memories of Syrian crisis in “Morning of Damascus”

TEHRAN – Former Iranian diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian has written his memories of the Syrian crisis in a book named “Morning of Damascus”.

Designs by Iranian architects win at WA Awards 

TEHRAN – Several Iranian architects and interior designers have been honored at the 35th edition of the WA Awards, which is organized by the World Architecture Community.

Resistance festival to review films on Commander Soleimani

TEHRAN – The 16th Resistance International Film Festival will review films on Commander Qassem Soleimani’s role in awakening people of the region and the world in a special section, the organizers announced on Sunday. 

“Yalda” director Masud Bakhshi named best at Antalya Golden Orange festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Masud Bakhshi was crowned best at the 57th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Turkey on Saturday for his “Yalda: A Night for Forgiveness”.

Munich library picks four Iranian children’s books for publication 

TEHRAN – Four children’s books are seen among the titles representing Iran in the annual White Ravens Catalogue which is published by the International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek, IJB) in Munich.

Teahouse painting raises funds for building school in Khuzestan 

TEHRAN – A teahouse painting has been sold at Tehran’s Resaneh (Media) Cultural Center to raise funds for building a school in Khuzestan.

IRIB to review Majid Majidi’s movies 

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Channel 5 will be honoring the world-famous Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi by reviewing some of his films.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Valladolid festival picks “The Wasteland”, “180° Rule”

TEHRAN – Iranian films “The Wasteland” by Ahmad Bahrami and “180° Rule” by Farnush Samadi will be competing in the 65th Valladolid International Film Festival running in the Spanish city from October 24 to 31.

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian to lay to rest in Ferdowsi mausoleum 

TEHRAN – Legendary vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian was transferred to the northeastern Iranian town of Tus on Friday to be buried in the mausoleum of the epic Persian poet Ferdowsi on Saturday.

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Iran’s king of song Mohammadreza Shajarian dies at 80 

TEHRAN – Legendary vocalist Mohammadreza Shajarian, who was known as Iran’s king of song and once called himself the “son of Iran”, died on Thursday at 80 at Tehran’s Jam Hospital years after suffering from kidney cancer.

Barcelona Casa Asia reviewing movies by new generations of Iranian filmmakers

TEHRAN – The Casa Asia in Barcelona is reviewing six movies by new generations of Iranian filmmakers during a program that has been in progress since October 3.

New book gives youth food for thought on Commander Soleimani 

TEHRAN – Madreseh Publications, a publisher of school books in Tehran, has published a biography of Lieutenant-General Qassem Soleimani to better familiarize the youth with the commander. 

Owj releases package of docs on Arbaeen pilgrimage 

TEHRAN – The Owj Arts and Media Organization, a major institution that produces revolutionary works in art and cinema, has released a package of its documentaries on the annual pilgrimage of Arbaeen in Iraq.

Coronavirus should not shut down cinematic events: DEFC director

TEHRAN – The Documentary and Experimental Film Center (DEFC) director Mohammad Hamidi-Moqaddam has said that film events should not be shut down due to the coronavirus.

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet 

“Walnut Tree”, “Sun Children” among names in frame for Iran’s submission to Oscars

TEHRAN – War drama “Walnut Tree” and the child labor movie “Sun Children” along with “Yalda: A Night for Forgiveness” and “Careless Crime” are among the movies competing to represent Iran during the 93rd Academy Awards in the best foreign-language film category.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Iran’s Shiraz applies for World Book Capital 2022

TEHRAN – Shiraz, the hometown of Persian poets Hafez and Sadi that is Iran’s 2020 Book Capital, has applied for the title “World Book Capital” in 2022, Shiraz Mayor Heidar Eskandarpur has announced. 

“Restless for Balqis” released

TEHRAN – Iran’s Rudaki Foundation announced on Sunday that it has released the music video “Restless for Balqis” recorded in sympathy with Lebanon on the disastrous blast in Beirut in August.

Tehran shuts down cultural centers again as coronavirus outbreak grows

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has shut down all art and cultural centers across Tehran again for one week following an increase in the number of people infected with COVID-19.

Book series training children against COVID-19 released by Iranian publisher 

TEHRAN – A book series recounting educational stories for children on COVID-19 has been published by a Persian publisher.

Movies from Iran line up for Washington DC festival

TEHRAN – Four movies by Iranian filmmakers have been selected to compete in the 34th Annual Washington DC International Film Festival, which opened on Friday.

Book of Leader’s speech for Quds Day 2020 published in Iraq 

TEHRAN – The speech the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made for International Quds Day 2020 has been published in a book by the Iranian Cultural Center in Iraq. 

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet 

Hassan Ruholamin, painter of Islamic stories, to hang works at Tehran gallery

TEHRAN – Hassan Ruholamin, an Iranian painter who is mostly known for illustrating stories from the history of Islam, plans to hang his works in an exhibition in Tehran.

“Sunless Shadows” named best at CinéDOC-Tbilisi

TEHRAN – Iranian-Norwegian co-production “Sunless Shadows” won the award for best documentary in the international competition of the 8th edition of CinéDOC-Tbilisi, a Georgian international documentary festival, the organizers announced on Wednesday.

Music video featuring poem by Leader marks Intl. Week of the Deaf 

TEHRAN – A music video featuring a poem by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been released on Wednesday to observe the International Week of the Deaf.

“Silk Script” online exhibit offers works by Iranian, Chinese calligraphers 

TEHRAN – A joint virtual exhibition of calligraphy by Iranian calligrapher Bahman Panahi and the Chinese calligrapher of Islamic scripts, Hajji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, has opened at the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO.

Cinema manager warns COVID-19 could cause irreparable damage to entertainment market 

TEHRAN – The manager of Tehran’s Azadi Cineplex has said that coronavirus has caused the most irreparable damage to the entertainment industry.

“Labyrinth” scoops awards at San Francisco Iranian Film Festival

TEHRAN – Family drama “Labyrinth” was the top winner at the 13th Annual Iranian Film Festival – San Francisco by receiving awards in four categories, including best film and best director.

Doc on pitched battle with ISIS in Syria comes to Iranian art houses

TEHRAN – The acclaimed documentary “The Barrage” that is about a fierce battle between Iranian forces and ISIS terrorists in Syria came to the Art and Experience Cinema halls across the country.