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All News about Iranian Culture – A land of ancient traditions, famous for its art and poetry, Iran’s modern life is packed with cultural events of all sorts. Here you can find reports, interviews and opinion on art, music, literature, cinema, theatre, and more.

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Pictures: Traditional ceremony in Iran’s Meymand to give thanks for blessings, rainfall and unity

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The annual “Digjush” ceremony, a 250-year-old tradition held in Gonak village of Meymand, in Iran's Kerman province, was celebrated this year on Friday, November 8, 2024 as a sign of appreciation following the first rainfall in the region.
Media

X suspends Hebrew account of Iran’s Leader

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The Hebrew-language account of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on X social media platform has been suspended.
Media

What the Iranian press say about the Israeli attack?

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The recent attack by the Zionist regime on some military sites in Iran received widespread coverage in Iranian media. Below is a look at the front pages of major Iranian newspapers:
Media

Iran govt. spokeswoman says Israel killing of journalists in Lebanon state terrorism 

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The spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the Israeli regime’s airstrike that killed the reporters of al-Mayadeen and al-Manar news channels in Lebanon is an act of state terrorism.
Judiciary

Iranian Judiciary: Journalists not pardoned due to security cases

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The Iranian Judiciary addressed on Tuesday rising questions regarding the exclusion of several journalists from a recent amnesty granted by the Leader, clarifying their cases have security aspects.
Judiciary

Prominent communication scholars urge Iran Judiciary chief to halt sentences of journalists

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A group of renowned journalism and communication professors has written a letter to Iran's Judiciary chief, calling for the revocation of prison sentences of journalists, highlighting the recent case of two female journalists.
Media

‘Complaint against journalists, media banned’, Iran issues new directive to streamline gov’t communications

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The Iranian government has issued a new directive to standardize and enhance the effectiveness of communication activities within executive bodies.
Cinema

‘In the Arms of the Tree’ picked as Iran’s official Oscar entry

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'In the Arms of the Tree', written and directed by Iranian film-maker Babak Khajeh-Pasha, has been selected to represent Iran at the 2025 Academy Awards.
Theatre

Legendary Iranian theater director Pari Saberi passes away

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One of the most iconic figures in the Iranian drama and theater, Pari Saberi, died on Wednesday at the age of 92 after a period of illness.
Cinema

Iran House of Cinema: Hundreds of cinema artists held back by legal cases

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About 300 of filmmakers and cinema insiders in Iran are ‘unfairly’ out of business for grappling with legal cases due to the ‘political, social, and security situation in country,’ the spokesman for Iran’s House of Cinema says.
Cinema

Veteran Iranian actor Sadreddin Hejazi passed away at 75

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Sadreddin Hejazi, a prominent Iranian cinema and television actor, died on Thursday at the age of 75 after a spell of illness.
Cinema

Iran’s movie ‘The Old Bachelor’ to be screened in Italy film festival

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Iranian star- studded movie The Old Bachelor will be screened in the Lucca Film Festival 2024 in Italy later this month.
Media

Senior Iranian producer says feels betrayed by BBC Persian after over 3 decades

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An award-winning Iranian-born editor and producer of BBC Persian says he has quit the network after 33 years when he found out that his name was allegedly deleted from the archives of a top-rated program.
Literature

Eminent Iranian poet Mohammad Ali Bahmani passes away

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Mohammad Ali Bahmani, a renowned Iranian poet, died at the age of 82 after a long battle with health issues.
Media

Iran marks national Journalist’s Day

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Iranian officials and media personalities commemorated National Journalist’s Day in the country on Wednesday.
Cinema

Funeral procession held for prominent Iranian actor Saeed Rad

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Cinema insiders and enthusiasts in Iran held a funeral ceremony in the capital Tehran on Wednesday for veteran actor Saeed Rad.
Cinema

Venice Film Festival 2024 to feature strong Iranian presence

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The 2024 Venice Film Festival is set to showcase a robust Iranian presence, with several Iranian films and filmmakers participating in various sections.
Cinema

Prominent Iranian actor Saeed Rad dies at 79

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Veteran Iranian actor and playwright Saeed Rad passed away on Monday after a bout of illness, his daughter confirmed media reports.
Music

Iranian singer Alireza Ghorbani mesmerizes audience during concert at historic Persepolis

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Renowned Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani captivated a large audience Monday night with a mesmerizing concert held at the historic site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
Cinema

Iranian actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya appointed head of jury in Italy’s Amicorti festival

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Renowned Iranian actress and director Fatemeh Motamed-Arya has been named the head of the jury at Italy's Amicorti Festival. Joining her on the jury panel is Hossein Soleimani, a celebrated Iranian actor.
Cinema

Iran Judiciary provides update on Dariush Mehrjui murder case

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The spokesperson for the Iranian Judiciary has provided the latest updates on the murder case of Dariush Mehrjui, Iranian film director, and his wife. The case, which is being handled in Alborz province, has resulted in a preliminary verdict. There are four defendants in this case.
Literature

Iranian translator dies aged 34

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Iranian translator and journalist Niloufar Amraeii died on Saturday morning at the age of 34.
Cinema

Veteran Iranian actress Zahra Khoshkam passes away

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Renowned Iranian actress Zahra Khoshkam, whose acting career spanned over five decades, passed away at the age of 77 on Friday. The cause her death was not publicized.
Books

Iran’s Int’l book fair underway in Tehran, warmly received

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Visitors swarm the 35th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair that kicked off in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, with nearly 2700 publishers participating in the event.
Cinema

French-German network Arte acquires, dubs Iranian series “Actor”

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Arte, the French-German cultural television network, has recently secured the Iranian series “Actor” for broadcasting.
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