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Cinema

Green Film Fest to promote environment protection: Ebtekar

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One of the most important environmental activities this year will be organizing and holding the Green Film Festival, says head of Iran's Department of Environment.
Cinema

Iranian movies to go on screen at UCLA event

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13 documentary, animated and feature movies of Iranian cinema will be showcased at UCLA Film Festival.
Asia

34th FIFF to host acclaimed directors from Russia, Hong Kong

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Famous Hong Kong director Andrew Lau and Russian director Alexander Sokurov will attend the 34th Fajr International Film Festival, which will kick off in Tehran on April 20.
Books

Two books by 11-year-old author enter market

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An 11-year-old author Reyhaneh Nekouei has written and illustrated two children books that have been printed and distributed recently.
Asia

Iran, Pakistan state news agencies to sign MoU

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Pakistan Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid says state news agencies of Iran and Pakistan (IRNA, APP) will sign a new MoU to enhance cooperation in near future.
Art

11th Government’s Policies Include Opening Artistic and Cultural Doors

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The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said, “The Government of Hassan Rouhani has tried to apply open-door legal policies to these fields, which prevent unnecessary objections.”
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 14

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Cinema

34th FIFF adds 7 more Iranian films to be screened for intl. guests

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The secretariat of the 34th Fajr International Film Festival has announced the second line-up of Iranian films to be screened for non-Iranian guests.
Books

Iran to pay tribute to Persian poet Attar

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Several organizations nationwide will commemorate the birth anniversary of the 13th-century Persian poet Farideddin Attar Neishabouri, known as Attar, today.
Cinema

Tehran to host festival of silent films

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Tehran will be playing host to its first festival of silent films, which is scheduled to be held from April 30 to May 7.
Asia

Jannati Explores Iran and India’s Literary Links

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In a meeting with Saurabh Kumar, the Ambassador of India, Iran’s Culture Minister Ali Jannati said that many books have been published in Iran in recent years that introduce Iranians to India’s culture and civilization.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Attar’s Mausoleum in Nishapur

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The well-known Persian poet and mystic, Farid Ud-din Attar Nishapuri, was born in c. 1145, and martyred in c. 1221. His mausoleum is located in Khorasan Razavi province, in the city of Nishapur.
Americas

“Starless Dreams”, “Sonita” win awards at Full Frame festival

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Iranian films “Starless Dreams” and “Sonita” won awards at the 19th Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, U.S., the organizers announced on Sunday.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 12

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Asia

Iranian films line up for Indian festival

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A lineup of Iranian shorts and feature-length movies is competing in the 8th CMS Children’s International Film Festival, which opened its doors to the public in Lucknow, India on April 7.
Theatre

Tehran theater to host “The Yalta Game”

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Levon Haftvan will direct Irish playwright Brian Patrick Friel’s “The Yalta Game” at Tehran’s Konesh-e Moaser Hall on Wednesday.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 11

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Cinema

Swedish festival spotlights female filmmakers from Iran

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A lineup of five films by Iranian directors went on screen at the 10th International Female Film Festival Malmo, which wrapped up yesterday in the Swedish city.
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You’re Not a Stranger – The First Afghan Immigrant Platform on Iran’s National TV (IRIB)

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The first exclusive news show about Afghan immigrants to Iran, entitled You’re Not a Stranger, will be broadcast on Sundays on the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN).
Art

Iran Travel Photo Award 2016 calls for entries

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The third round of Iran Travel Photo Award to be held in the city of Shiraz is calling for submissions from all interested Iranian and non-Iranian photographers.
Americas

Rio center to hold Abbas Kiarostami retrospective

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A retrospective of works by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be held at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Rio de Janeiro from April 13 until May 9, the Rio Times reported on Friday.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 10

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Books

Rare Quran Manuscript to be Registered Nationally

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A rare Quran manuscript, styled during Timurid and Safavid eras, will be registered as national heritage item.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 9

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saterday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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