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Culture

Iranians gather en masse at Imam Reza Shrine to ring in Nowruz

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Large crowds of pilgrims gather at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, in the northeastern city of Mashhad to ring in the Persian New Year, or Nowruz.
Cinema

Iranian actor Shahab Hosseini refuses Russian festival award due to Ukraine war

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Popular Iranian actor Shahab Hosseini refuses to accept an award granted at a Russian festival to a movie that he produced due to Moscow’s military campaign against Ukraine.
Media

Stay of proceeding order granted to Iranian daily 

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A stay of proceeding order has been granted by a court in Iran to suspend proceedings of the Sazandegi Newspaper.
Cinema

Iranian actor Shahram Abdoli passes away at 46

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Iranian actor Shahram Abdoli passes away at a hospital in Mashhad, days after he slipped into a deep coma due to cerebral hemorrhage.
Music

38th Fajr Music Festival opens in Tehran, 16 other provinces

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The 38th edition of the Fajr Music Festival, Iran’s most significant music event, has opened in the capital, Tehran, as well as 16 other provinces.
Cinema

Iranian documentary filmmaker released from jail

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An Iranian documentary filmmaker has been released from jail after being arrested for participation in the recent unrest and riots in the country.
Cinema

41st edition of Iran’s Fajr filmfest comes to close; winners announced

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The 41st edition of the prestigious Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) comes to a close in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The seven-member jury announced the winners on Saturday, the final day of the event.
Cinema

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi to chair intl. jury of Luxembourg Film festival

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The International Jury of the Luxembourg Film festival will be chaired by Iranian Film Director Asghar Farhadi in the upcoming competition in March.
Cinema

Iran home entertainment products enter international festivals

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Iranian home video series “The Actor”, released recently, has been selected to contest France’s Series Mania Festival, the most prestigious event in Europe.
Cinema

Fajr Intl. Film Festival Underway in Tehran

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The 41st edition of fajr Internation Film Festival is underway in Tehran. The event is being held to mark the 44th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
Music

Iranian song “Baraye” among Grammy 2023 winners

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An Iranian is named among the winners of Grammy Awards 2023.
IFP Exclusive

History of Martial Music in Iran

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It is said that the martial music in Iran dates back to Achaemenid period. Since then, military songs have been used to muster courage in the soldiers fighting in the battlefield to gain further victories against enemies.
Theatre

People watch street performances in Tehran on sideline of intl. theatre festival

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On the sixth day of the 41st edition of the Fajr International Theatre Festival, marking the 44th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, four street performances went on stage in the City Theatre of Tehran and elsewhere in the Iranian capital on Thursday.
Media

Iranian legal scholar threatens to take Fars News Agency to court

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An Iranian legal scholar and attorney who has been critical of death sentences given to those convicted of committing capital offenses during the recent protests and riots in Iran has threatened to file a lawsuit against a news agency for “defamation.”
Cinema

Renowned Iranian actress, Alidousti, released from prison

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Famous Iranian actress Taraneh Alidousti who was recently jailed for “supporting counter-revolutionary groups”, has been released on bail.
Cinema

Barack Obama’s favorite movies of 2022 include Farhdai’s “A Hero”, Panahi’s “Hit the Road”

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Former US President Barack Obama stuck to an annual tradition Friday, releasing a list of his favorites for the year of 2022, including movies. His list includes two films from the Iranian cinema: "A Hero" directed by Asghar Farhadi, and "Hit the Road" directed by Panah Panahi, the son of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jaafar Panahi.
Culture

Yalda Night shopping in Rasht, northern Iran

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Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda) or Chelle Night is one of the most ancient Iranian festivals celebrated each year on the winter solstice. On the last evening of Autumn, Iranian families get together to celebrate the occasion.
Cinema

Iranian filmmakers gather outside Evin prison to get word on colleague Alidousti

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A group of Iranian artists including actors, actresses and filmmakers have gathered outside Tehran's Evin prison to get word about famous actress Taraneh Alidousti who is held at the jail.
Cinema

Famous Iranian actress arrested for anti-government comments

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Famous Iranian actress Taraneh Alidousti has been arrested over her recent comments about the execution of a young man involved in the recent protests and deadly riots in Iran.
Cinema

Colleagues slam Iranian actor for controversial anti-government comments on Instagram

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A famous Iranian actor has strongly criticized Iran’s government officials after his controversial departure from the country.
Tourism

Iran Tourism: Nations Art Museum

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If you happen to be in the Iranian capital and like to enjoy seeing paintings dating back to more than 50 years ago, make sure to visit Mellat Palace Museum in northern Tehran.
Foreign Policy

Iran slams Europe’s “dual policies” on free speech after satellite attack on Press TV

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The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry slams a recent move by Europe’s leading satellite operator, Eutelsat, to take Iran’s Press TV news network off air, saying the attack brought to light the true face of fake advocates of free speech.
Cinema

Cahiers du Cinéma names Iranian movie ‘Hit the Road’ as best first film of 2022

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Cahiers du Cinéma magazine has chosen "Bazan Prize" for the Best First Film of the year to "Hit the Road" directed by Panah Panahi, the son of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jaafar Panahi.
Cinema

Prominent Iranian actress Katayoun Riahi released on bail

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Prominent Iranian actress Katayoun Riahi has been released, more than a week after she was detained over supporting the unrest and violent riots against the Iranian government.
Cinema

Iranian actress released on bail

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An Iranian actress arrested in connection with the recent unrest in the country has been released on bail.
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