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All News about Iranian Culture – A land of ancient traditions, famous for its art and poetry, Iran’s modern life is packed with cultural events of all sorts. Here you can find reports, interviews and opinion on art, music, literature, cinema, theatre, and more.

Cinema

Green Film Official Hails DiCaprio’s Reaction to Lake Urmia Crisis

Golrokh Askarieh -
The director of an ongoing Iranian international film festival about the environment has appreciated the mention made by the Oscar-winning star Leonardo DiCaprio of Iran’s Lake Urmia.
Asia

Yonhap CEO Highlights Prospects for Yonhap-IRNA Cooperation

Golrokh Askarieh -
Park No-hwang, the Head of the South Korean News Agency (Yonhap), stressed the need for strengthening Tehran-Seoul media ties.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 16

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

Asghar Farhadi Dismisses Reports on Qatari Investment on His Latest Film

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Renowned Iranian director, known for his Oscar-winning film “A Separation”, categorically denied a recent report that claimed Qataris have produced or invested in his latest film, “The Salesman”, which is going to compete in the Cannes Film Festival.
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Young Iranian Journalist Barsaghian Receives 9th Hope Award

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The Iranian journalist Serge Barsaghian won the 9th Hope Award, which is given to young and creative journalists working in Iranian press.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Art

Master Miniaturist Mahmud Farshchian Unveils New Works in Tehran

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Simorgh and Environment, Man and Nature, two works by Iranian master miniaturist Mahmud Farshchian, were unveiled on Saturday May 14 at the Farshchian Museum of Tehran’s Saadabad Cultural Historical Complex.
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Ferdowsi Commemoration Day – The Founder of Modern Persia

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Among classic Persian poets, there are none who have given as much richness to the nation’s language and literature as Ferdowsi has. His place...
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 12

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Media

Leader Appoints New IRIB Chief

Emad Askarieh -
In a decree on Wednesday Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Dr. Abdol Ali Aliasgari as new president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 11

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

Iran Commemorates Poet Ferdowsi

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian cultural centers in Tehran and Mashhad are commemorating Abulqasem Ferdowsi, the poet of the Persian epic masterpiece Shahnameh, during a six-day celebration which began on Monday.
Art

“Woman against Woman” on the Wall of Mojdeh Gallery

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Woman against Woman is a curious title for a photography exhibition which remakes great painters’ works, such as those of Picasso, Lucian Freud, Rembrandt,...
Art

Photography: Another of Abbas Kiarostami’s Skills

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Eight years ago Kiarostami broke the record for the most expensive photo in the Middle East with a snowy scene. Although he is known to the world for his unique cinema and varied movies, he manages to expose a different side of himself through his photography.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Cinema

Tehran International Silent Film Festival Announces Winners

Golrokh Askarieh -
The winners of the first Tehran International Silent Film Festival were announced on Monday May 9.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 9

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

Foreign Ministry Denies Rumours about Presenting New Ambassador to France

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson dismissed as ‘utterly false’ rumours circulating on social media that Iran had introduced a new envoy to France, who was rejected.
Books

Iranian and Italian Cultural Officials Meet at Tehran Book Fair

Golrokh Askarieh -
Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) Director Seyyed Abbas Salehi met with the Italian Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism Antimo Cesaro.
Books

Tehran International Book Fair

Golrokh Askarieh -
IFP: The Tehran International Book Fair is well underway in its new home at Shahr-e Aftab (Sun City) south of the capital, Tehran. Visitors...
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 8

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

2,000 Books on Display in Turkey’s Stall in Tehran Int’l Book Fair

Emad Askarieh -
Cultural Deputy of Turkey's embassy in Tehran said that 2,000 books written by famous Turkish authors have been displayed in Turkey's stall in Tehran International Book Fair.
Books

Book Lovers Flock to Tehran Book Fair

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 29th edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) opened its doors to people for a new day at a large, new fairground south...
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 7

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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