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Media

Iran marks 20th anniv. of fallen media, army personnel

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A ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the martyrs from Iran’s media community and the Army of the Islamic Republic was held in Tehran.
Judiciary

Iran Actors Guild criticizes treatment of detained performers in publicized arrest case

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The Iranian Actors Guild has issued a statement expressing “deep regret and concern” over the recent arrest of several well-known actors during a private gathering and the subsequent media coverage of the incident.
Cinema

Fajr International Film Festival continues into sixth day in Shiraz

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The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival entered its sixth day on Tuesday in southern Iranian city of Shiraz, featuring a full schedule of screenings, panel discussions and critical review sessions at the Honar-e Shahr-e Aftab cultural complex.
Cinema

Iranian film director Asghar Nasiri dies at 63

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Iranian film director and producer Asghar Nasiri has died due to severe respiratory complications, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
Cinema

3rd day of Fajr Intl. Film Festival held in Shiraz

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The third day of the Fajr International Film Festival was held on Friday evening in Shiraz, southern Iran.
Cinema

Iran director Majidi receives special honor at First Eurasia International Film Festival

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Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received the Special Award of the inaugural Eurasia International Film Festival for his “significant contribution to world cinema.”
Cinema

Iranian director protests screening of his film at Israeli festival

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Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has strongly objected to the screening of his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, at a festival in Israel, saying he is “deeply outraged” by the decision.
Cinema

Peyman Maadi named jury member at Morocco film festival

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Iranian actor and director Peyman Maadi has been selected as a member of the jury for the Marrakech Film Festival, in Morocco, chaired by Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho.
Media

Editor-in-chief: Didar News website reopens after 33-day block

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Editor-in-chief of the Iranian news and analysis platform Didar News Hassan Mohammadian says the website has been unblocked.
Cinema

Lawyer says actor Pejman Jamshidi returned to Iran voluntarily, alleged rape case still under investigation

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The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi said his client returned to Iran of his own accord and has not been summoned by judicial authorities, while his case regarding sexual assault accusation remains in the investigation stage.
Media

Report: YouTube removes Tasnim’s first Hebrew-language documentary hours after release

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YouTube has removed a newly released Hebrew-language documentary produced by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, only hours after it was uploaded, the outlet reported.
Cinema

Iran releases first Hebrew-language documentary highlighting 12-day conflict

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Iran has produced and released its first Hebrew-language documentary, “Missiles Over Bazan,” through the Tasnim News Agency.
Cinema

Famous Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi passes away at 78

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Renowned Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi died at 78 on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
Music

Iranian composer Aria Aziminezhad Performs “Love Through the Ages” in Paris

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Famous Iranian composer and musician Aria Aziminezhad has taken part in an art event in France, presenting his musical performance “Love Through the Ages” (L’amour à travers les époques) at the Eiffel Theater in Paris.
Theatre

Iranian actress Mojdeh Daei passes away

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Iranian theater and film actress Mojdeh Daei has passed away.
Cinema

Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi released on bail amid ongoing legal case

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Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi was released from prison on bail on Sunday after five days of detention, his lawyers confirmed.
Music

South Korean ambassador performs with Iranian vocalist at joint art exhibition

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South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, joined renowned Iranian vocalist and music instructor Fazel Jamshidi in a live performance during a joint Korean-Iranian calligraphy exhibition held on Wednesday in Tehran.
Judiciary

Iranian prominent actor, ex-football player detained in abduction and rape case

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Pejman Jamshid, a well-known Iranian actor and former football player has been taken into custody following a complaint filed by a young woman accusing him of abduction and sexual assault.
Cinema

Iranian film “In the Embrace of the Tree” wins top award at Canadian Muslim Film Festival

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Iranian feature film “In the Embrace of the Tree” has been named Best Feature Film at the 6th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF), held in Toronto from October 10 to 13.
Cinema

Widely acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai laid to rest in Tehran

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The funeral of renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai was held on Thursday morning at the House of Cinema in Tehran.
Cinema

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai Dies at 84

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Celebrated Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Taghvai, best known for directing the classic television series My Uncle Napoleon, has passed away at the age of 84.
Culture

Iran marks National Hafez Day with ceremonies in Shiraz

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Iran on Sunday marked National Hafez Day, honoring the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi, whose works continue to inspire readers and scholars around the world.
Cinema

Veteran Iranian actor Mohammad Kasebi dies at 75

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Mohammad Kasebi, a prominent Iranian film and television actor, has passed away at the age of 75 after a long illness, his daughter announced on Sunday.
Music

South Korean ambassador in Iran performs iconic Persian song “Jan-e Maryam” to mark 63 years of diplomatic ties

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South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, has performed a new rendition of the beloved Persian classic “Jan-e Maryam” in collaboration with the Orkestr-e Istgah (Station Orchestra).
Cinema

37th International Children and Youth Film Festival concludes in Isfahan

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The closing ceremony of the 37th International Children and Youth Film Festival was held on Wednesday evening, in the central Iranian city of Isfahan.
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