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Iranian film festival kicks off in Belgrade
The 15th edition of Belgrade's Iranian Film Festival is currently underway at Belgrade’s Jugoslovenska Kinoteka, slated to grant special medal of the Museum of the Yugoslav Film Archive to the Iranian actress Negar Javaherian.
Fish and Cat – Chicago’s Critics Choice, 2015
Fish and Cat, directed by Shahram Mokri, was screened in different US states in 2015, in film screening sessions with the collaboration of the...
No one benefits from war
In Aug. 8, 1998, the news broke out of death of 8 Iranian diplomats. Few days later, death of two more diplomats and a...
Young Iranian director to judge US event
Young Iranian animation director Mona Abdollah-Shahi has been selected as one of the jurors of the Northwest Animation Festival in the US.
African- American stars boycott Oscar in protest against racial discrimination
Following the publication of list of the Oscar Award nominees, a number of African –American stars boycotted the academy Award attendance to express their dissatisfaction for absence of diversity of nominees.
Praguians give standing ovation to ‘Risk of Acid Rain’
Behtash Sanaiha’s ‘Risk of Acid Rain’ has won the audience award during its participation in Prague Film Festival.
6 Iranian films vying in 14th Pune Intl. filmfest.
Six Iranian films are participating in the 14th edition of Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), India, from 14-21 Jan, 2016.
Majidi’s ‘Muhammad’ to represent Iran at the Oscars
The movie is aimed at removing the violent image of Islam created by terrorist groups, Majid Majidi said.
Muhammad, in the eyes of two world-famous cinema figures
Majid Majidi’s movie on the life of the Prophet Muhammad has been acclaimed by cinematic and non-cinematic figures.
Director of The Godfather praises Muhammad, the Messenger of God
Muhammad, the Messenger of God has been given a warm welcome at home and abroad, with the creator of The Godfather hailing the movie on the life of the Muslim prophet.
Film director arrested in all-star match (PHOTO)
An Iranian director who was protesting against the screening of a movie in theaters where his film was to be screened was arrested and later released during a charity match between Iran’s stars and those of the world.
Islam religion of peace, friendship: Majidi
Iranian director Majid Majidi has said that Muhammad aims to correct misconceptions about Islam in the world.
New Movie Mocks Anti-Iran Films
Several other infamous individuals including Netanyahu, Ariel Sharon and Osama bin Laden are also depicted in the film.
Shanghai filmfest awards ‘13’ by Iran’s Houman Seyyedi
Seyyedi’s drama received the Best Cinematography and Best Film awards of the prestigious event’s Asian New Talent category.
International section of 33rd Fajr Film Festival kicks off
The international section of the 33rd Fajr Film Festival has been inaugurated in Tehran.
Proposed Iran-Turkey joint project to make a movie on Rumi
The film is estimated to carry a cost of $5-6 million. Turkey says it can cover $3-4 million of the project and expects the Iranian side to pick up the rest of the tab.
Iranian bodyguard recalls painful encounter with Seagal
Ahmad Irandoust, a towering Iranian bodyguard recalls his encounter with Steven Seagal behind the scenes of a movie where he challenged the muscled US actor to a fight.
Iran’s Melbourne to be screened in Portugal, Belgium
Melbourne has so far bagged two awards at the Stockholm International Film Festival; it has received critical acclaim at the 71st Venice International Film Festival in Italy.
Fatemeh Motamed-Arya joins campaign to help the homeless
Motamed-Arya’s prize will go under the hammer and the proceeds will go to a campaign to shelter the homeless.
Iran, Italy sign cooperation MoU
Culture chiefs from Iran and Italy sign a deal to promote bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields including archeology, music, translation and the movie industry.
Iranian short film shines in French Cour Joujours Festival
Rainfall of Roof, an Iranian short film directed by Teymur Qaderi, wins the jurors prize of the Cour Joujours Festival.
The image of you by Vank Cathedral sticks in my mind forever
Isfahan owes a lot to Zaven Ghokasian; without his efforts, cinema wouldn’t have survived in this Iranian city.
Creator of A Separation in a close-up
Face to Face with Asghar Farhadi, a book by Esmaeil Mihandoust, offers a vivid portrait of the renowned Oscar-winning Iranian film director.
Muhammad is the most distinguished Iranian film in 35 years
Ali Jannati, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has called Muhammad the Messenger of God as the best Iranian movie after the revolution, saying it is perfect in terms of theme, content and technical issues.
Egypt’s Al-Azhar urges Iran to ban movie “Muhammad (PBUH)”
The movie director said the main aim behind his grand cinematic project is to denounce extremist moves by those who resort to violence in the name of Islam.