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“Master actor” Ezzatollah Entezami dies at 94

TEHRAN – Ezzatollah Entezami, the veteran actor of stage and screen who was named “master actor” in his memoirs written by Hushang Golmakani, died at Tehran’s Bahonar Hospital on Friday. He was 94.

Iranian translator Majid Omrani working for “Ibsen in Translation” project 

TEHRAN – Persian translator Mir Majid Omrani is participating in “Ibsen in Translation”, a huge translation project to render 12 plays by Norwegian writer and poet Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) from the original language into eight other languages.

Gamescom 2018 to display “The Tale of Bistun” 

TEHRAN – “The Tale of Bistun” produced at Black Cube Games, an independent game studio based in Tehran, will be put on display at the Gamescom 2018, the world’s largest computer and video games event in Germany.

Tehran center showcases designs by Austrian architect Otto Wagner 

TEHRAN – An exhibition displaying designs by Austrian architect and urban planner Otto Wagner (1841–1918), who was known for his lasting impact on the appearance of his hometown Vienna, is underway at the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.

Seven animated movies to compete in Isfahan film festival

TEHRAN -- The organizers of the 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Isfahan have released the international animation lineup.

Kerman museum to showcase illustrations from Bratislava biennial

TEHRAN -- A selection of works from the various editions of the Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) will be showcased in an exhibition in the Sanati Museum of Contemporary Art in Kerman.

“Subdued” named best film at Hafez Awards

TEHRAN -- “Subdued”, director Hamid Nematollah’s drama about an emotional journey, has been named best film at the 18th Hafez Awards, Iran’s first and only private awards in the film industry and TV productions.

34th Fajr festival to promote Iranian national music

TEHRAN – Ali Torabi, the director of the 34th Fajr International Music Festival, has said that the festival aims to support and promote Iranian national music.

Khayyam Intl. Exhibition of Photography to open Friday

TEHRAN – The 5th edition of Khayyam International Exhibition of Photography will open at the Iranian Academy of Arts in Tehran on Friday.

Isfahan Film Festival unveils international lineup

TEHRAN – The organizers of the 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Isfahan have released the international lineup of the festival.

Candle and Fog cancels participation in Frankfurt Book Fair 2018

TEHRAN -- The London-based publisher Candle and Fog has canceled its plan to attend the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018, the director of the publishing house, Afshin Shahnetabar, said.

National Festival of Youth Music to kick off tomorrow

TEHRAN -- The 12th edition of the National Festival of Youth Music, which will showcase classical and regional performances by musicians aged between 15 and 29, will open in Tehran on Monday.

Shahram Nazeri offers free concerts in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium

TEHRAN – The renowned Iranian vocalist Shahram Nazeri said on Sunday that he is eager to perform free concerts in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to boost the spirits of Iranians during the current adverse economic conditions confronting the country.

Canadian festival picks films from Iran

TEHRAN – The Regina International Film Festival and Awards has picked a lineup of Iranian films and animated movies to compete in different sections of the festival running from August 15 to 18 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Hafez Awards to honor Ali Rafiei

TEHRAN -- The 18th edition of the Hafez Awards, Iran’s first and only private awards in the film industry and TV productions, plans to honor veteran stage and cinema director Ali Rafiei with a lifetime achievement award, the organizers announced on Saturday.

Iran to attend Frankfurt Book Fair with over 20 publishers

TEHRAN – A number of 22 Iranian publishers have plans to attend the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 running from October 10 to 14, Iran Cultural Fairs Institute (ICFI) director Amir-Masud Shahramnia has said.

Artist Mohammad Bahrami honored in Tehran 

TEHRAN – Elites of Iranian visual arts gathered in a meeting at Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center on Thursday to honor Mohammad Bahrami, the veteran artist who is mostly famous for his illustrations for the Shahnameh stories, for his lifetime achievements.

Swiss, Austrian ambassadors visit NLAI

TEHRAN – National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) director Ashraf Borujerdi met Swiss Ambassador Markus Leitner and Austrian Ambassador Stefan Scholz in their separate visits to the NLAI in Tehran last week.

Australia Persian Intl. Film Festival unveils official lineup 

TEHRAN – The 7th edition of the Persian International Film Festival, which will be held in the Australian cities of Sidney and Melbourne, has announced the official lineup.

Iran selected as special guest of Turin book fair 2020 

TEHRAN – Iran will be the guest country of the Turin Intentional Book Fair in 2020, Iran Cultural Fairs Institute (ICFI) director Amir-Masud Shahramnia has said.

Tehran museum denies rediscovery of more Picasso pieces

TEHRAN – The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA) has denied the rediscovery of 10 more Picasso artworks among its collection.

“The Season of Warm Breezes” named best film at Portuguese festival 

TEHRAN – “The Season of Warm Breezes” by Iranian filmmaker Hossein Rigi has won the award for best international short or medium length film at the Filmes do Homem - Melgaço International Documentary Film Festival in Portugal.

Nominations for Abbas Kiarostami Award announced 

TEHRAN – Five films have been nominated for the Abbas Kiarostami Award at the 18th edition of the annual Hafez Awards, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

Seven Iranian shorts to compete in Religion Today Festival 

TEHRAN – A lineup of seven Iranian short films will be competing in the 21st Religion Today Film Festival running in the Italian city of Trento from October 4 to 11, the organizers have announced.

Shahnameh translated into Spanish

TEHRAN – Persian poet Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh (The Book of Kings) has entirely been translated into Persian.

Shams Ensemble to perform at Konya Mystic Music Festival

TEHRAN – Shams Ensemble, the Iranian group that is most famous for its Sufi performances, will give a concert at the Konya Mystic Music Festival in the Turkish city on September 25, the organizers have announced.

Tehran to host National Festival of Youth Music next week 

TEHRAN – The 12th edition of the National Festival of Youth Music, which will showcase classical and regional performances by musicians aged between 15 and 29, will be held at several halls in Tehran from August 13 to September 9.

Filming begins on Iranian-Algerian movie about Algiers’ last Ottoman ruler

TEHRAN – Filming on “Ahmed Bey”, a co-production between Iran and Algeria about Ahmed Bey, the last Ottoman Bey who ruled Algiers during the 19th century, has begun in the Algerian Center for Cinema Development – CADC, the Persian service of IRNA reported on Monday.

Six foreign plays line up for Tehran puppet theater festival

TEHRAN – Six foreign troupes will be participating in the 17th Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival, which is scheduled to be held in Tehran from August 23 to 29.

Yase Tamam to perform “Count to One” at Japanese festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian troupe Yase Tamam is scheduled to perform their acclaimed play “Count to One” at the Iida Puppet Festa, which will take place in the old castle town in the Japanese region of Nagano from August 3 to 12.