Netflix to Stream Remastered Versions of Kiarostami’s Films
The world's leading provider of online entertainment service Netflix is going to offer the remastered versions of a number of movies directed by late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami.
COVID-19 Inflicts Huge Losses on Iran’s Culture, Art, Media Sectors
The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted over Rls. 9.76 trillion ($65 million) in losses on Iran’s culture, art and media sectors, a top official says.
In a First, Big-Budget Iranian Film to Premiere on VOD amid COVID-19
Famous Iranian director Ebrahim Hatamikia has decided to premier his long-awaited film “Exodus” through Video-On-Demand system as all cinemas are closed over the spread of coronavirus.
In Letter to Foreign Colleagues, Iranian Artists Urge Action against US Sanctions
A group of Iranian artists engaged in various fields have written a letter to their colleagues in the foreign countries to raise awareness about the urgent need for collective action against the coronavirus epidemic and call for action against the US sanctions that have impeded Iran’s battle with COVID-19.
Iranian Filmmaker Wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival
“There Is No Evil”, the latest film directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, has won him the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival.
China Appreciates Iranian Filmmaker’s Sympathy amid Coronavirus Outbreak
China’s Ambassador to Iran has thanked Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for his expression of sympathy towards the Chinese nation after the furious spread of the fatal virus in the country.
Fajr Film Festival Kicks Off in Iran; Opening Ceremony Funds Donated to Flood Victims
As the 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival has gotten underway in Iran, the festival organizers are donating the opening ceremony funds to the people affected by flooding in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Five Iranian Films on Screen at Kerala Film Festival
An Iranian juror and five movies directed by Iranian filmmakers are participating in the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2019) in India.
Iranian Film Attracts Attention in IDFA 2019
“Sunless Shadows”, a movie directed by Iranian filmmaker Mehrdad Oskouei, has won great acclaim at the 2019 International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA).
Iranian Actress Invites ‘Mary Poppins’ to Come to Iran
Iranian actress Behnoush Tabatabai, who recently appeared in an Iranian theatrical adaptation of musical film "Mary Poppins", has in an Instagram post called on her American counterpart in the movie, Julie Andrews, to come to Iran to watch the play.
