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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.
Iranian film ‘Coal’ takes home audience choice award at Clermont intl. short film festival
In a remarkable achievement for Iranian cinema, the film "Coal," directed by Saman Lotfian and produced by Seyyed Maziar Hashemi, clinched the prestigious Audience Choice Award at the 46th Clermont International Short Film Festival in France.
Iranian authorities lift ban on Didar News website
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Tehran-based Didar News media outlet one month after it was blocked.
Fajr Film Festival draws to close, screens more movies
More movies were screened on Friday, the ninth day of the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, the largest cinematic event in Iran.
Armature Iranian-British photographer wins prestigious award
The picture of a polar bear sleeping on a tiny iceberg drifting in the Arctic sea, taken by an amateur Iranian-British photographer, wins wildlife photography award.
Fajr Film Festival moves on full steam
The 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, the largest cinematic event in Iran, is underway in the country.
Iran Leader’s social media accounts removed
Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s accounts on Facebook and Instagram social media, with over 5 million followers, have been blocked apparently for supporting Palestinians amid the months-long Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Iranian daily: Israel’s F-35 fleet legitimate target for retaliation
Iran has the right within the international law to launch a retaliatory attack against the Israeli positions after its military advisors in Syria were assassinated on Saturday, an Iranian daily argues.
Iranian news website blasts ex-president Ahmadinejad for ‘remaining tight-lipped’ over recent terror attack
An Iranian news website has, in an opinion piece, lashed out at former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for what it described as remaining disgracefully silent in the face of the recent terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.
Iranian daily harshly criticizes Russia’s stance on Gaza
An Iranian daily says Russia’s position on Gaza amid the months-long Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the besieged territory has been aligned with the US, warning officials in Tehran that Moscow is not a reliable partner in the international arena.
Iran’s candidate in Oscars bowed out of cinematic event
The feature-length movie The Night Guardian which was selected to represent Iran for the 2024 Oscars was not included among the shortlisted candidates for the next round of the cinematic ceremony released on Friday.
Renowned Iranian actress Tooran Mehrzad dies aged 93
Veteran Iranian star of stage and screen Tooran Mehrzad has died at the age of 93.
Saudi envoy to Iran attends Majid Entezami’s orchestra performance
Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Iran, recently attended the captivating performance of Iran's National Music Orchestra at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
Famous Iranian actress Parvaneh Masoumi laid to rest in Tehran
A group of people on Wednesday held a funeral ceremony for famous Iranian actress Parvaneh Masoumi in Tehran’s Emamzadeh Aboutaleb cemetery.
Famous Iranian actress Parvenh Masoumi dead at 79
Famous Iranian theater, cinema and television actress Parvane Masoumi has died of an illness in a hospital in northern Iran.
Tehran prosecutor office files criminal case against Etemad newspaper for publishing confidential document
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has initiated legal action against Etemad newspaper for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of a profoundly confidential document.
Famous Iranian actress Bita Farahi dies aged 65
Famous Iranian actress Bita Farahi has died of a heart and renal disease at Dey Hospital in Tehran. Farahi’s family confirmed the news.
Funeral held in Tehran for famous Iranian literary figure Mohammadali Eslami Nodooshan
A group of people in Tehran have held a funeral ceremony for renowned Iranian poet, writer, critic and lawyer Mohammadali Eslami Nodooshan.
Iranian actors, war veterans stand up in solidarity with Palestinians
Tehran Peace Museum and the Iranian House of Artists in a joint statement have condemned the Israeli regime for its brutal carnage of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and have asked for an immediate ceasefire there.
Iranian singer, Akbar Golpayegani, laid to rest
The revered figure in Iranian music, Akbar Golpayegani, was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony held earlier this Tuesday morning.
Iranian museum flaunts exquisite carpets
The Carpet Museum of Iran, with its dazzling beauty, is one of the tourist spots located in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Iranian movie wins Best Male Actor Award at Intl. Tokyo Film Festival
Iranian actor Yasna Mirtahmasb has won the Best Male Actor Award at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Lily Afshar, renowned Iranian guitar virtuoso dies, aged 63
The world of music is mourning the loss of a true luminary as Professor Lily Afshar, a trailblazing Iranian guitarist and the first woman in the world to earn a doctorate in guitar, has passed away at the age of 63 after a long battle with illness. Her death comes as a poignant moment, just as one of her recent works was published in Iran.
Ex-gardener turns out to be prime murderer of Iranian movie director, Mehrjui and wife
A gardener who used to work at the villa of slain Iranian movie director Dariush Mehrjui has reportedly turned out to be the key murderer.
Murderer of Iranian movie director Dariush Mehrjui nabbed
The murderer of slain Iranian movie director Dariush Mehrjui has been apprehended.
Iranians pay tribute to slain film maker Dariush Mehrjui
Iranian cinema stars on Wednesday joined crowds of mourners for the funeral procession in Tehran of acclaimed film director Dariush Mehrjui and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadi Far, who were murdered days ago in Karaj, near the capital Tehran.
