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By Sahar Dadjoo
From battlefield to hunting ground: How civilians became targets for sport in Bosnia
The Slovenian filmmaker says paid ‘sniper tourists’ treated civilians as subhuman, exposing a hidden atrocity of the 1992–96 siege
TEHRAN- In an exclusive conversation with the Tehran Times, Miran Zupanič, the Slovenian director behind the revelatory documentary “Sarajevo Safari,” delves into one of the most disturbing and little-known episodes of the Bosnian War. His 2022 film uncovers shocking testimonies suggesting that, during the siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996), wealthy foreign “sniper-tourists” paid to shoot civilians from Bosnian Serb positions. With painstaking research and courage, Zupanič brings to light the shadowy phenomenon of “man-hunting,” exploring how cruelty, commerce and war intersected in a city under siege. In this interview, he reflects on his journey from skepticism to conviction, the resistance he faced, and the moral urgency that drove him to expose this haunting chapter of modern history.
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Tehran cultural center screens “Gifted”
TEHRAN- “Gifted”, a 2017 drama film by American filmmaker Marc Webb, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Leader’s commendation for “Lady Moon” unveiled in Shiraz
TEHRAN- On Wednesday, in tandem with Iran’s Book Week, the unveiling ceremony of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s commendation for the book "Lady Moon" was held at Vahdat Hall in Shiraz.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
From battlefield to hunting ground: How civilians became targets for sport in Bosnia
The Slovenian filmmaker says paid ‘sniper tourists’ treated civilians as subhuman, exposing a hidden atrocity of the 1992–96 siege
TEHRAN- In an exclusive conversation with the Tehran Times, Miran Zupanič, the Slovenian director behind the revelatory documentary “Sarajevo Safari,” delves into one of the most disturbing and little-known episodes of the Bosnian War. His 2022 film uncovers shocking testimonies suggesting that, during the siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996), wealthy foreign “sniper-tourists” paid to shoot civilians from Bosnian Serb positions. With painstaking research and courage, Zupanič brings to light the shadowy phenomenon of “man-hunting,” exploring how cruelty, commerce and war intersected in a city under siege. In this interview, he reflects on his journey from skepticism to conviction, the resistance he faced, and the moral urgency that drove him to expose this haunting chapter of modern history.
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Persian edition of “Tistou of the Green Thumbs” republished
TEHRAN- The 12th edition of the Persian translation of French novelist Maurice Druon’s 1957 book “Tistou of the Green Thumbs” has recently been published.
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Elly Griffiths’ “The Postscript Murders” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Postscript Murders” written by Elly Griffiths has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
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Iranian short film “Taji” competing in 38th Foyle Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Taji” written, directed, and produced by Mahdi Borjian is competing in the 38th Foyle Film Festival in Londonderry, Northern Island, which kicked off on Wednesday and will run until November 30.
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Tehran cultural center screens “Gifted”
TEHRAN- “Gifted”, a 2017 drama film by American filmmaker Marc Webb, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Leader’s commendation for “Lady Moon” unveiled in Shiraz
TEHRAN- On Wednesday, in tandem with Iran’s Book Week, the unveiling ceremony of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s commendation for the book "Lady Moon" was held at Vahdat Hall in Shiraz.
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Fereshteh Hosseini wins best actress award at Rabat International Author Film Festival
TEHRAN – Iranian-Afghan actress Fereshteh Hosseini has won an award at the 30th Rabat International Author Film Festival, which was held from November 8 to 15 in Morocco.
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Tehran’s Rudaki Hall presents "Johann Sebastian Bach Night"
TEHRAN- Tehran’s Rudaki Hall is hosting a three-night classical music concert titled "Johann Sebastian Bach Night," which started on Monday.
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Resistance Theater Festival launches Nations section to promote global collaboration
TEHRAN- The 20th International Resistance Theater Festival has introduced a new section named Nations for its upcoming edition.
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"Patterns of Friendship" exhibition highlights cultural ties between Iran, Russia
TEHRAN- Iranian and Russian painters gathered at the "Patterns of Friendship" exhibition, featuring a curated selection of 200 artworks, to depict themes of mutual understanding between the two nations.
