Culture and Art

The world against Iran’s sanctions

Tehran (ISNA) – Following the coronavirus epidemic in Iran, US sanctions have led to more Iranians have died from coronavirus. To this end, Iranian people through new means of communication and "public diplomacy" are urging people from around the world to join in an international unity to lift US’ inhumane sanctions against Iranians.
Coronavirus delays 38th Fajr Intl. Film Festival

Tehran (ISNA) – 38th Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) was delayed by June over coronavirus breakout.
French festival to focus on Iran’s cinema

Tehran (ISNA) – The 15th Middle East and North Africa Film Festival will dedicate a special program to Iran’s cinema.
Iran attends 25th Muscat book fair

Tehran (ISNA) – 25th Muscat book fair was opened with the participation of Iran.
Iranian films to be screened at EFM

Tehran (ISNA) - European Film Market, held along with 70th Berlin International Film Festival, will host a number of Iranian films.
Iran; a country with natural, historical, otherworldly attractions

Tehran (ISNA) - Iran is a basket of flavors, colors and traditions. Lose yourself in the country’s many natural, historical and otherworldly attractions.
“Track 143” screened in Pakistan

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian feature film “Track 143” directed by Narges Abyar was screened in Urdu in the Karachi arts center, Pakistan.
“Driving Lessons” invited to North Texas Film Festival

Tehran (ISNA) – “Driving Lessons” by Iranian filmmaker Marzieh Riahi was invited to North Texas Film Festival.
Jeju Island: rocks, wind, Haenyo

Tehran (ISNA) - Jeju-do, Korea’s largest island, has long been the country’s favorite domestic holiday destination thanks to its beautiful beaches, lush countryside, and seaside hotels designed for rest and relaxation. Also thanks to caves, museums, markets and amazing food, the island is full of tourists.
Sundance Festival awards Grand Jury Prize to “Yalda”

Tehran (ISNA) - The 2020 Sundance Film Festival awarded its Grand Jury Award to “Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness” directed by Massoud Bakhshi.
Iranian films to go on screen at Vesoul festival

Tehran (ISNA) – Eight Iranian films will go on screen at the various sections of the 26th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France.
7 Iranian films to be screened at Göteborg Film Festival

Tehran (ISNA) – The 43rd edition of Göteborg Film Festival in Sweden will host seven Iranian films in different sections.
Iran’s Tourism Minister invites tourists to visit Iran

Tehran (ISNA) - The minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Ali Asghar Mounesan issued a statement telling that Iran, a completely secure country, is now ready to welcome all the tourists from around the world and they are invited to experience a unique journey to the land of history and civilization, especially during the spring.
Iranian visual arts expo opens in Kuwait

Tehran (ISNA) - Visual Arts Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait inaugurated on Wednesday at the Kuwait Museum of Contemporary Art .
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival to host 3 Iranian films

Tehran (ISNA) – Three Iranian documentary films will be screened at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
Kayhan Kalhor wins globalFEST Artist Award

Tehran (ISNA) - Celebrated Iranian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor won the Artist Award of the globalFEST, North America’s most important world music industry event, which was held in New York last week.
3 Iranian films to be screened at International Film Festival Rotterdam

Tehran (ISNA) – The list of participating films in 48th International Film Festival Rotterdam is announced and Iran has three films in the list.
“Yalda” to be screened in France, Germany

Tehran (ISNA) - “Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness” directed by Massoud Bakhshi is due to be screened in Germany since April, 2020.
Dhaka Intl. Film Festival to host Iran’s cinema

Tehran (ISNA) – The 18th edition of Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh will host a diverse range of Iranian films in different categories.
Yalda in Khorasan

Tehran (ISNA) - Ancient Persians believed that happiness is important, and life is based on happiness, but sadness is as a demonic act, so God doesn’t like it. According to this, people were gathered together in different ceremonies and trying to make others happy. Yalda Night is one of the examples of these ceremonies.
“The Last Fiction” qualified for 92nd Academy Awards Best Picture

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian animated film “The Last Fiction” directed by Ashkan Rahgozar has been introduced as one of the 344 qualified films to vie at the Best Picture category of the 92nd Academy Awards.
Iran’s “Trauma” to vie at Salto Horror and Fantasy Film Fest

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian short film “Trauma” directed by Hesam Dehghani will be screened at the 5th edition of Salto International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.
13th Cinema Vérité wraps up in Tehran

Tehran (ISNA) - 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité wrapped up on Monday in Tehran in presence of the festival director, Mohammad Hamidi Moghadam, Cinema Head of Iran, Hosein Montazeri, jury members and docmakers from Iran and the world whose films competed in different sections of the event.
Islamic Resistance against U.S imperialism at Cinema Vérité in Iran

Tehran (ISNA) - The US has tried to create Iran-phobia in the world during the last decades; however, its plot failed given fact that there is still collaboration and interaction between Iran, the Middle East and the West.
“When the Moon Was Full” wins 3 awards at Carcassonne Film Fest.

Tehran (ISNA) – The Carcassonne International Political Film Festival praised Iranian film “When the Moon Was Full” with three awards, including Best Film and Best Actress.
Director of Astra Film Fest. calls Iranian films unique in content, cinematography

Tehran (ISNA) - The director of Astra Film Festival in Romania, Dr. Dumitru Budrala said Iranian films enjoy high quality in terms of content and cinematography, stating that Iranian directors are the best in choosing unimaginable subjects.
“The Warden” will be screened at 3 other Int. festivals

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian film “The Warden” directed by Nima Javidi will be screened at three other international film festivals during the next week.
Cinema Vérité director calls int'l fests best panel to bring nations together

Tehran (ISNA) - The director of the 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival, also known as the Cinema Vérité, Mohammad Hamidi Moghadam said holding festivals could play pivotal role in gathering all nations with different ideas and beliefs regardless of their political and economic disagreements, adding essential measures should be adopted for the improvement of cinema and film industry.
Film still full form of art in Iran: Austrian sound specialist

Tehran (ISNA) - Austrian sound engineer and composer, Eric Spitzer-Marlyn held workshop on the power of sound and music in documentaries at 13th edition of Cinema Vérité.
Albert Lamorisse's "The Lovers' Wind" in Cinema Vérité opening

Tehran (ISNA) - The 13th edition of Iran's international documentary film festival widely known as Cinema Vérité was opened on Monday in Charsou complex while screening the unique scenes of "The Lovers' Wind" directed by the French docmaker, Albert Lamorisse.