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Iran Picks Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ for 2017 Academy Awards
Iran has nominated The Salesman, a film by Iranian Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi, as the country’s entry for Best Foreign Language film for 2017 Academy Awards.
Iran Wins 3 Awards at MoonDance Film Festival
Three Iranian films, including 'The Sea and the Flying Fish', have received prizes at the MoonDance International Film Festival in the US.
“Red Peace” Bags Golden Lion Award at Indonesian Festival
The Iranian short film ‘Red Peace’ received the Golden Lion Award at the Jiffest, the Jakarta International Film Festival.
Iranian Filmmaker Amir Naderi Honoured at Venice Film Festival
Iranian director Amir Naderi on Monday received the "Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker" award at the ongoing Venice Film Festival, for his significant contribution to a new era of Iranian films.
Renowned Iranian Actor, Rashidi, Passes Away at 83
Renowned Iranian cinema and theatre actor and producer Davoud Rashidi passed away at the age of 83.
Asghar Farhadi’s ‘A Separation’ among 21st Century’s Top 10
The BBC Culture’s recent poll of film critics around the world puts ‘A Separation’, the Oscar-winning Iranian film by Asghar Farhadi, among the top 10 films of the 21st century, and two other films by the late Abbas Kiarostami among the top 100.
Acclaimed Chilean filmmaker to attend film festival in Iran
A Chilean film director, screenwriter and film producer, Miguel Ernesto Littin Cucumides, is scheduled to take part in the third edition of the Ammar International Popular Film Festival in the Iranian capital city of Tehran later this month.
Hard-Line Weekly Shut Down in Iran after Insulting Actors
Yalasarat, radical Iranian news weekly belonging to the hard-line group Ansar Hezbollah, was recently shut down by the Iranian government because of insulting actors in a report on how artists had dressed up in Hafez Awards, a private film festival annually held in Tehran.
India Has Adopted a Lot from Iranian Culture: Indian Director
An Indian filmmaker believes that there are many similarities between the Iranian and Indian cultures and India has adopted a lot from Iran.
“Immortal” Wins Silver Apricot Prize at Armenian Film Festival
Iranian filmmaker Hadi Mohaghegh won the Silver Apricot prize for his film “Immortal” at the 13th edition of Yerevan International Film Festival. Mohaghegh dedicated his award to Abbas Kiarostami, who recently passed away at 76.
Advertisement of Iranian Films in Satellite Channels Requires Revision of Law: Minister
Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati regretted that Iranian cultural products are not legally allowed to be advertised in satellite channels while 70% of Iranians watch such networks.
Iran Bids Farewell to Acclaimed Filmmaker Kiarostami
Many cinematic figures and officials, along with people from different walks of life, took part in the funeral procession for Iran’s late Palme d'Or-winning...
Iranian Film Director Kiarostami Laid to Rest
Celebrated Iranian film director, Abbas Kiarostami, was laid to rest after a funeral service held in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday with a large number of Iranian people and actors in attendance.
Kiarostami Gave New Life to Experimental Cinema
Alireza Tabesh, the Managing Director of Farabi Cinema Foundation, offered his condolences over the death of Abbas Kiarostami, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, and described him as a brilliant figure in cinema who had a humanistic and ethical approach in his works.
President Rouhani Lauds Late Kiarostami’s View of Life
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences over the death of the country’s award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami, hailing his works as valuable contributions to promotion of “peace” and “friendship” in the world.
Mirkarimi heads to Paris for Kiarostami’s final flight
Head of Iranian House of Cinema has departed for Paris to organize transfer of Kiarostami’s body to his homeland.
Kiarostami gave new meaning to cinema: Culture minister
Minister of culture and Islamic guidance expressed condolences over demise of great Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami, saying Kiarostami gave a new meaning to cinema.
World renowned Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami passes away
Internationally-acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami has passed away in France where he had been receiving treatment for cancer.
Farhadi’s “The Salesman” Receives Best Film Award at Munich Festival
Iranian drama ‘The Salesman’, made by the Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi, bagged the top prize at the 34th edition of Munich Film Festival in Germany.
Kiarostami Invited to Join Academy Awards Members
As part of its effort to increase diversity among its ranks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars, issued 683 invitations to new members - from rising stars like Harry Potter’s Emma Watson to internationally recognized directors like Britain’s Ken Loach and Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami.
Turkey Claiming Possession of Rumi with Hollywood’s Help
In an interview with Sobh-e Now, the Iranian director Shahram Asadi talks about Turkey’s plans to claim possession of famous Persian poet, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, including their ongoing plan to produce a film about his life with Hollywood’s help.
Peyman Moaadi to Appear in HBO Series
After appearing in two Hollywood movies, renowned Iranian actor Peyman Moaadi has been acting in an American series which will be shown on HBO (Home Box Office), a US premium cable and satellite television network, in July.
Veteran Iranian Photographer Bichareh Dies in Los Angeles
Asghar Bichareh, perhaps the oldest photographer active in Iranian cinema, died on Saturday, June 11, in the US city of Los Angeles at the age of 89.
From Asghar Farhadi’s Tie Knot to Alidousti and Hosseini’s Outfit in Cannes Festival
Earlier this week, a press conference was held for Asghar Farhadi’s latest film The Salesman. Interestingly, one of the top stories discussed in the presser was the way the film’s crew, particularly the actors Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidousti, and Farhadi himself, dressed in the Cannes Film Festival.
Asghar Farhadi Honoured by Iran’s House of Cinema
Iran’s House of Cinema organized a ceremony on Tuesday evening, May 31, to celebrate the global accolades won by Asghar Farhadi’s The Salesman, honouring the acclaimed director as well as the movie’s cast and crew.