Samaneh Aboutalebi

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  • Iranian director Seifollah Dad’s 1995 movie “The Survivor” 2025-05-14 20:47

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Remembering Nakba: cinematic stories of displacement, hope

    TEHRAN – Since 1948, when the United Nations officially recognized the state of Israel, the issue of land seizure and the displacement of Palestinian inhabitants has remained a central and tragic theme. 

  • “Tehran Times Reports...” 2025-05-13 22:07

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    “Tehran Times Reports...”: a look at Iran’s history through pages of Iranian daily

    TEHRAN – Last week, in celebration of Tehran Times’ anniversary, an exhibition was inaugurated, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the newspaper’s historic journey over the past forty-six years.

  • Kamal Sharaf 2025-01-08 21:51

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Kamal Sharaf honored in Tehran: a tribute to Yemen’s artistic voice of resistance

    TEHRAN- A tribute ceremony honoring Yemeni cartoonist Kamal Sharaf was held on Tuesday evening, culminating in the inauguration of his exhibition titled "Kamal Al-Fann" at the Art Bureau.

  • Marzieh Hashemi 2024-11-01 22:04

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

    Truth through art: amplifying revolutionary voices on global stage in Ammar festival

    TEHRAN- In a recent interview with the Tehran Times, Marzieh Hashemi, an American-Iranian journalist, television presenter, and the new secretary of Ammar Popular Film Festival, spoke passionately about the evolving role of the festival in showcasing revolutionary art and providing a platform for underrepresented voices. 

  • presidential election 2024-06-26 23:12

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

    A new vision for Iran’s culture and art: what to expect from the upcoming election

    TEHRAN- In the aftermath of President Raisi's sudden and tragic passing in a helicopter crash 40 days ago, Iran is gearing up for a presidential election that promises to shape the country's future.

  • True Promise artistic event 2024-06-09 22:42

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Iran’s True Promise artistic event to welcome resistance artists worldwide 

    TEHRAN- The True Promise artistic event, set to take place in Tehran in September, will bring together resistance artists from around the world to showcase their talents and creativity in a unique celebration of art and culture, the organizers have announced. 

  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi 2024-05-22 17:26

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Mashhad mourns: city in sorrow after president's tragic death, joyful celebrations turn to mourning

    MASHHAD- For several days, the city of Mashhad was buzzing with excitement as it prepared to celebrate the grand anniversary of the birth of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia. The usually vibrant streets were adorned with colorful decorations, and the sweet scent of traditional sweets and fruits wafted through the air, filling every corner with a sense of joy and anticipation. The atmosphere was electric, as people from all walks of life eagerly awaited the celebrations to begin.

  • "Read the Headlines Again" 2024-05-14 19:04

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    "Read the Headlines Again": an artistic protest against ongoing genocide in Gaza 

    TEHRAN- The "Read the Headlines Again" exhibition, currently on display at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran, is an art project that aims to shed light on the ongoing genocide in Gaza through the language of art.

  • Imam Khomeini 2024-04-04 14:34

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Imam Khomeini's enduring legacy: International Quds Day unites millions in support of Palestine

    TEHRAN- The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan marks International Quds Day, a day dedicated to showing solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle against Israeli occupation.

  • “Mahfel” 2024-03-30 18:35

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    “Mahfel”: illuminating hearts and uniting voices through Quranic harmony

    TEHRAN- In recent decades, television has evolved from being a tool for a specific class to a service for all people.  Over time, with the emergence of various competitions in different structures, ordinary individuals and groups, friends and families, gradually became part of this communal medium. In Iran, in the past two decades, television has embraced the growth of the virtual space and successfully adapted to the fierce competition by remaining a potent force in shaping public opinion. Television, in embracing the public and offering its platform to all individuals, has provided structure and reason to actions that were previously unstructured and norm-defying in the virtual sphere. Television introduced a calculated and controlled talent competition structure to involve people in the media. Over the past two decades, these competitions have evolved alongside other forms of programming, establishing themselves as a distinct genre with specific structures and formats within television content. 

  • Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece 2024-03-13 19:56

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Shahnameh: a timeless ode to Iran’s heritage and heroes

    Celebrating the completion of Ferdowsi's epic legacy

    TEHRAN- March 15 marks a significant milestone in Persian literature as it is the completion date of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece. 

  • Seyyed Mojtaba Zabihi 2024-02-13 22:41

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Imam Reza anthem festival to welcome students from across Iran

    TEHRAN- The anthem section of the 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival is set to welcome a large number of students from schools across the country, the organizers have announced. 

  • Iran Media Expo 2024-02-06 19:19

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Iran Media Expo to be held after six-year halt

    TEHRAN - The 24th edition of the Iran Media Expo is set to take place at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla from February 18 to 21, marking its return after a six-year break, announced the organizers.

  • Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili 2024-01-13 22:49

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Iran ready for cultural collaboration with neighboring countries

    TEHRAN- In a press conference held in Tehran on Saturday, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili, highlighted Iran's preparedness to engage in joint cultural, artistic, media, and cinematic ventures with neighboring countries, particularly Turkey, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

  • Imam Reza visual arts festival 2024-01-01 19:40

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Imam Reza visual arts festival to focus on innovation 

    TEHRAN-The visual arts section of the 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival will focus on innovation and creation; the organizers have announced.

  • General Qassem Soleimani 2023-12-31 18:06

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Nationwide event “Narration of Habib” to commemorate martyr General Soleimani

    TEHRAN-The 3rd edition of the national cultural event of “Narration of Habib” dedicated to the martyr Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, is set to be held nationwide on January 3.

  • Imam Reza (AS) International Festival 2023-12-27 18:47

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Imam Reza rural festival could help reverse rural-urban migration, organizer says

    TEHRAN- Focusing on the rural and nomadic section of the 21st edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival, known as Eight Sky, could help reverse rural-urban migration, the organizers have announced. 

  • Ho Chi Minh 2023-12-10 19:37

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Tehran conference explores life and career of Vietnam's esteemed cultural figure

    TEHRAN - The Institute for Political and International Studies in Tehran played host to a session on Sunday, delving into the life and career of Ho Chi Minh, the esteemed President of Vietnam. 

  • Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili 2023-12-02 18:29

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Iran celebrates self-sufficiency in producing paper for textbooks

    TEHRAN-Iran has celebrated a significant accomplishment in achieving self-sufficiency by producing its own paper for the country's textbooks. 

  • Karestan Baharestan 2023-11-22 17:54

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Iran’s largest cultural, art innovation complex inaugurated 

    TEHRAN –Karestan Baharestan, the largest innovation complex for culture and art in Iran, was inaugurated during a ceremony on Tuesday. 

  • Poetry congress 2023-11-19 19:52

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Poetry congress for Gaza to be held in Tehran 

    TEHRAN – A poetry congress focused on the plight of the people of Gaza and Palestine is scheduled to take place in Tehran. 

  • national lullaby festival 2023-11-19 19:48

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Iran’s national lullaby festival concludes, promoting heritage and research

    TEHRAN –The first national festival of lullaby, titled “Gahvareh” (Cradle), came to an end in Tehran on Saturday. 

  • Nima Yushij 2023-11-11 19:12

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Nima Yushij and modernizing Persian poetry

    TEHRAN – On the commemoration of Nima Yushij's birthday, it is essential to acknowledge his pivotal role in modernizing Persian poetry. Born on November 11, 1895, Yushij, is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Persian Poetry." 

  • Game script writing event 2023-11-06 19:44

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Game script writing event for youth to make debut in Iran 

    TEHRAN – Iran is set to host the Baazista Game Script Writing National Event for the first time in various provinces across the country in February, 2024, the organizers have announced. 

  • Disney's controversial donation 2023-10-23 19:15

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Disney's controversial donation: a clash of values amidst Gaza conflict

    TEHRAN – Amid the ongoing war and genocide in Gaza that has resulted in the tragic deaths of numerous children and teenagers at the hands of Israeli forces, it is disheartening to learn that Disney Company, renowned for producing family-friendly content, has made a donation of two million dollars to the Israeli government.

  • The Mission of Public Libraries 2023-10-14 18:46

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Tehran meeting explores public libraries’ mission 

    TEHRAN – On Saturday, the Central Library of Tehran’s City Park hosted a meeting entitled “The Mission of Public Libraries: Iranian and Global Experiences.”

  • "Mah Didam" 2023-10-01 20:56

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

    Album blending Rumi's poetry, fusion music unveiled in Tehran 

    TEHRAN – In celebration of Rumi National Day, the unveiling ceremony for "Mah Didam" (I Saw the Moon), an album that blends fusion music with Rumi's poetry, was held at Tehran's Art Bureau on Saturday. 

  • Kazem Akhavan 2023-09-29 19:30

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    War photographers capture the heart of war, veteran photographer says

    TEHRAN –War photographers were able to capture the true essence of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988), also referred to as the Sacred Defense, through their lenses, the head of the Revolutionary and Sacred Defense Photographers Association Mohammad-Hossein Heidari has said. 

  • “Villa Dwellers” 2023-09-27 19:43

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Exploring the human side of war: Iranian female filmmakers and the Iran-Iraq conflict: Part 2

    Monir Qeidi is another notable female filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the Iranian war cinema genre. Her debut feature film “Villa Dwellers” focuses on the lives of women left behind during the Iran-Iraq war, exploring their struggles, resilience, and determination in the absence of their husbands and sons. 

  • Merila Zarei 2023-09-26 17:46

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Exploring the human side of war: Part 1

    TEHRAN – The Iran-Iraq war, also known as the Sacred Defense, was a brutal conflict that took place between the two countries from 1980 to 1988. The war had a profound impact on both countries, resulting in significant loss of life, economic devastation, and social upheaval.