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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.
Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has been exonerated in a case that accused him of plagiarizing his latest move A Hero.
Grand bazaar bustle: Tehran’s residents flock for new year, Ramadan preparations
In a vibrant display of tradition and community spirit, tens of thousands of Iranian residents flooded Tehran's Grand Bazaar ahead of the new year and during the holy month of Ramadan.
Iranian reed maestro, Jamshid Andalibi, leaves a harmonious legacy at 66
The people of music in Iran are mourning the loss of Jamshid Andalibi, a virtuoso reed player, who passed away at 66 due to cardiac arrest.
Underground Iranian singer indicted at first court session in Tehran
An underground singer has been put on trial in Iran after a number of people filed a complaint against him.
Renowned Iranian movie director Asghar Farhadi receives Belgrade Victor Award
The 52nd Belgrade International Film Festival has conferred its Belgrade Victor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film Art on globally acclaimed Iranian movie director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi.
Official: Plans underway to facilitate Iranian singer Moein’s return to country
During the past few months there have been reports and denials that the Iranian pop singer Nasrollah Moein who lives in self-exile in the US will be given the green light to return to the country.
Muslim turned South Korean singer in Tehran
Popular South Korean singer and rapper Kim Jay, who also has fans among Iranians, has recently converted to Islam and changed his name to Davoud Jay.
Iranian movie “My Favorite Cake” wins FIPRESCI Prize at Berlin Film Festival
The movie “My Favorite Cake” made by Iranian directors Behtash Sana’eeha and Maryam Moqaddam has received the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Renowned Iranian actress Pardis Afkari dies, aged 60
Iranian actress Pardis Afkari, born in 1963, bid farewell to the world on Thursday, succumbing to a battle with a rapidly progressing case of liver cancer.
Fajr Music Festival enjoys martial band’s performance
The 39th Fajr Music Festival heard the performance of the Razm Navazan martial band on Wednesday, the third day of the event.
Iranian film ‘Coal’ takes home audience choice award at Clermont intl. short film festival
In a remarkable achievement for Iranian cinema, the film "Coal," directed by Saman Lotfian and produced by Seyyed Maziar Hashemi, clinched the prestigious Audience Choice Award at the 46th Clermont International Short Film Festival in France.
Iranian authorities lift ban on Didar News website
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Tehran-based Didar News media outlet one month after it was blocked.
Fajr Film Festival draws to close, screens more movies
More movies were screened on Friday, the ninth day of the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, the largest cinematic event in Iran.
Armature Iranian-British photographer wins prestigious award
The picture of a polar bear sleeping on a tiny iceberg drifting in the Arctic sea, taken by an amateur Iranian-British photographer, wins wildlife photography award.
Fajr Film Festival moves on full steam
The 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, the largest cinematic event in Iran, is underway in the country.
Iran Leader’s social media accounts removed
Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s accounts on Facebook and Instagram social media, with over 5 million followers, have been blocked apparently for supporting Palestinians amid the months-long Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Iranian daily: Israel’s F-35 fleet legitimate target for retaliation
Iran has the right within the international law to launch a retaliatory attack against the Israeli positions after its military advisors in Syria were assassinated on Saturday, an Iranian daily argues.
Iranian news website blasts ex-president Ahmadinejad for ‘remaining tight-lipped’ over recent terror attack
An Iranian news website has, in an opinion piece, lashed out at former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for what it described as remaining disgracefully silent in the face of the recent terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.
Iranian daily harshly criticizes Russia’s stance on Gaza
An Iranian daily says Russia’s position on Gaza amid the months-long Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the besieged territory has been aligned with the US, warning officials in Tehran that Moscow is not a reliable partner in the international arena.
Iran’s candidate in Oscars bowed out of cinematic event
The feature-length movie The Night Guardian which was selected to represent Iran for the 2024 Oscars was not included among the shortlisted candidates for the next round of the cinematic ceremony released on Friday.
Renowned Iranian actress Tooran Mehrzad dies aged 93
Veteran Iranian star of stage and screen Tooran Mehrzad has died at the age of 93.
Saudi envoy to Iran attends Majid Entezami’s orchestra performance
Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Iran, recently attended the captivating performance of Iran's National Music Orchestra at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
Famous Iranian actress Parvaneh Masoumi laid to rest in Tehran
A group of people on Wednesday held a funeral ceremony for famous Iranian actress Parvaneh Masoumi in Tehran’s Emamzadeh Aboutaleb cemetery.
Famous Iranian actress Parvenh Masoumi dead at 79
Famous Iranian theater, cinema and television actress Parvane Masoumi has died of an illness in a hospital in northern Iran.
Tehran prosecutor office files criminal case against Etemad newspaper for publishing confidential document
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has initiated legal action against Etemad newspaper for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of a profoundly confidential document.