FIAPF welcomes Fajr filmfest as new accredited event  

TEHRAN – The International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) has welcomed the Fajr International Film Festival as its new accredited film event in competitive feature film festivals.

Hungarian WWII drama “Natural Light” shines as best at Fajr film festival 

TEHRAN – World War II drama “Natural Light” by Hungarian director-writer Dénes Nagy won the Golden Simorgh for best film in Salvation Cinema, the official section of the 38th Fajr International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Wednesday.

Fajr festival picks six Swiss films for Classic Preserved review

TEHRAN – Six films from renowned Swiss filmmakers are being reviewed in the Classics Preserved section of the 38th Fajr International Film Festival, which is currently underway in Tehran.

Tehran exhibit showcases posters for ’80s, ’90s hits of Iranian cinema 

TEHRAN – An exhibition displaying a collection of posters for the hits of Iranian cinema during the 1980s and 1990s opened on Tuesday at Tehran’s Charsu Cineplex.

Fajr festival announces Eastern Vista lineup

TEHRAN – Twelve films from Asian cinema will be competing in the 38th Fajr International Film Festival as the organizers announced the lineup for Eastern Vista on Sunday.

15 shorts to compete in Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – Fifteen short movies will be competing in the 38th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran.

Fajr unveils Cinema Salvation lineup

TEHRAN – The 38th Fajr International Film Festival has added four other films the Cinema Salvation section to complete the lineup for the official competition.

Tarkovsky’s “Ivan’s Childhood” joins Fajr Classic Preserved lineup

TEHRAN - Renowned Russian filmmaker Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky’s debut film “Ivan’s Childhood” will be screened in the Classics Preserved section of the 38th Fajr International Film Festival. 

Ivaylo Hristov’s “Fear” at Fajr film festival

TEHRAN – Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov’s drama “Fear” will be competing in the 38th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran, the organizers announced on Saturday.

“Helene” coming to Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – Finnish filmmaker Antti J. Jokinen’s 2020 romance historical drama “Helene” will be competing in the 38th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran.

Fajr Intl. Film Festival picks Istvan Szabo’s “Final Report” 

TEHRAN - Oscar-winning Hungarian director Istvan Szabo’s latest movie “Final Report” will be screened at the 38th Fajr International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

“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.

312 Iranian films submitted to Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN- A total of 312 productions have been submitted to the 38th annual Fajr International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from May 21 to June 2 in Tehran, with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Mehdi Asgarpur as the director.

By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Fajr festival acknowledges Iranian cineastes’ wins at global events in 2019

TEHRAN – The organizers of the Fajr International Film Festival held a ceremony on Friday evening at the Iranian Art Museum Garden to honor a number of Iranian cineastes who won awards or were selected for juries at international festivals and events during 2019.

Fajr Intl. Film Festival cancels 2020 edition over coronavirus

TEHRAN – The Fajr International Film Festival, Iran’s major film event, has canceled the 38th edition over the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival’s president said on Thursday.

New president appointed to Fajr Intl. Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Cinema Organization of Iran (COI) director Hossein Entezami appointed filmmaker Mohammad-Mehdi Asgarpur the new director of the Fajr International Film Festival. 

Fajr ends with “A Russian Youth” as best film, criticism against U.S. sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN – “A Russian Youth”, Russian director Alexander Zolotukhin’s World War I drama won the award for best film at the 37th Fajr International Film Festival on Thursday as the director of the festival scorned Donald Trump’s sanctions on Iran.

Persian legends illustrator Ali-Akbar Sadeqi receives lifetime achievement honor at Fajr

TEHRAN – Ali-Akbar Sadeqi, a veteran artist who is famous for his illustrations and animated movies on Persian legends, was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 37th Fajr International Film Festival on Monday.

German film editor Hansjorg Weissbrich to conduct workshops at Fajr

TEHRAN – Hansjorg Weissbrich, German film editor who has collaborated in movies such as “Colonia”, “Trade” and “Night Train to Lisbon”, is scheduled to hold workshops during the 37th Fajr International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Saturday.

Fajr picks Rithy Panh’s “Graves Without a Name” for Special Screenings

TEHRAN – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival will review Cambodian-born, France-based filmmaker Rithy Panh’s “Graves Without a Name” in its Special Screenings, a section dedicated to screening the best films from several countries, the organizers announced on Thursday.

Oliver Stone calls Daesh fascinating subject for cinema 

TEHRAN – Oliver Stone, the American filmmaker who has directed numerous political dramas and documentary films, has said the Daesh issue could be a fascinating subject to be made into films.

Majidi says it was risky to make “Beyond the Clouds” in India

TEHRAN – Oscar-nominated Iranian director Majid Majidi who has made his latest movie “Beyond the Clouds” in India has said that it was very risky for him to make the movie in the country.

Iran celebrates 120 years of national film history

TEHRAN – Iran celebrated its 120 years of national cinema history at Tehran’s Felestin Cinema on Thursday during the opening ceremony of the 36th Fajr International Film Festival.

Iran celebrates 120 years of national film history 

TEHRAN – Iran celebrated its 120 years of national cinema history at Tehran’s Felestin Cinema on Thursday during the opening ceremony of the 36th Fajr International Film Festival.

Fajr Intl. Film Festival to kick off tomorrow  

TEHRAN -- The 36th Fajr International Film Festival will open at Tehran’s Charsu Cineplex tomorrow with screening Iranian director Majid Majidi’s “Beyond the Clouds”.