Iranian Cinema
The latest news and views about the Iranian cinema
All Iranians present at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
The 75th edition of Cannes Film Festival will host several Iranian film-makers and actors and actresses this year.
Iranian dubbing artist dies, aged 75
Iranian veteran dubbing artist Shahlad Nazerian has died of a heart attack in Tehran.
Another Iranian movie enters Cannes Film Festival
Iran will be represented in the Cannes Film Festival by yet another movie, “Imagine,” which is directed by Ali Behrad.
Iranian filmmaker to contest Cannes Film festival with “Leyla’s Brothers”
The director of the Iranian movie “Just 6.5” will attend the Cannes Film festival’s competition section with his new film “Leyla’s Brothers”.
Iran court dismisses filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s lawsuit in plagiarism case
The director of the Iranian documentary “Win-win and Lose-lose” has said a court in the country has accepted her evidence to prove plagiarism by Iscar-winner Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.
Iranian actress Fakoor-Saboor dies at 43
Iranian actress Zohreh Fakoor-Saboor has passed away at the age of 43 over what is reported to be drug poisoning.
Fajr Film Festival: Critics’ disappointment at the end of day 9
On the ninth day of the International Fajr Film Festival, the movies "The Town" directed by Ali Hazrati and "2888" directed by Keyvan Alimohammadi and Ali Akbar Heydari were screened at the house of the festival, but both films failed to satisfy the critics.
Iranian filmmaker Alireza Sajjadpour dies
Iranian film director and producer Alireza Sajjadpour, has died from a brain tumor. Sajjadpour’s son, Ruhollah, confirmed the report on his personal page.
Oscar-winning Farhadi ready for awards season with ‘A Hero’
Two time Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi, an Iranian director, is prepared to enjoy awards season this time around if his shortlisted film "A Hero" makes it to the final five when the Oscar nominations are announced next week.
Iranian actress Hatami granted honorary award at France film fest
The Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France has offered an honorary award to award-winning Iranian actress Leila Hatami, the president of its jury, for her carrier.
4th day of Fajr Film Festival held in Tehran
On the fourth day of the 40th edition of Fajr Film Festival in Milad Tower, Tehran, critics watched two films: "Private Meeting" directed by Omid Shams and "Mahan" directed by Hamid Shah-Hatami.
Second day of Fajr Film Festival held in Iran
On the second day of Iran's Fajr Film Festival, movies were screened in theatres of Tehran and other Iranian cities in the competition section, while critics watched two films at the Milad Tower Conference Center in the capital.
Farhadi’s “A Hero” grabs 3 awards in Palm Springs
Iranian movie “A Hero”, directed by Asghar Farhadi, won three awards in Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). The film represented Iran in the 94th Oscars.
Iran’s Behrouz Afkhami announces retirement as cinema director
Famous Iranian filmmaker Behrouza Afkhami has announced retirement from cinema directorship.
Iran’s ‘A Hero’ on preliminary list of 2022 BAFTA nominations
Iranian drama “A Hero”, directed by Asghar Farhadi, has been longlisted in the international feature film category in the 75th British Academy Film Awards.
Prominent Iranian actress to chair French film festival
Well-known Iranian actress Leila Hatami was named as the president jury of the 28th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas.
Iran’s Farhadi loses Golden Globe race to Japan’s Hamaguchi
The movie “Drive My Car”, directed by Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi, won the Golden Globe for best non-English language film. “A Hero” directed by Asghar Farhadi was among the five nominees in the Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language category.
Iran actor Payman Maadi among Sundance 2022 jury members
Iranian actor Payman Maadi has been selected as one of the jury members in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in the US. The film festival will take place in hybrid format from Jan. 20 to 30.
Iranian movies among top films of 2021 in France
Iranian movies “6.5 per Meter” made by Saeed Roostai and “A Hero” directed by Asghar Farhadi have found themselves among France’s top films of the year from the critics’ viewpoint.
Iran short movie wins best foreign film prize at US festival
Iranian short film "A Poetess" has received the Best Foreign Film award from the jury in the California Women’s Film Festival.
Iran’s ‘Cinema Verite’ underway in Tehran
The 15th edition of the Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite" is underway in the capital Tehran.
Iran’s ‘A Hero’ nominated for Golden Globe
Nominations for the 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced on Monday, and Asghar Farhadi’s acclaimed film ‘A Hero’ is among the five nominees in the Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language category.
Asghar Farhadi’s ‘A Hero’ to contest in 2022 Oscars
"A Hero", written and directed by renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, will contest in the best international feature film category of the 94th Academy Awards.
Iranian movie ‘The Badger’ wins award at Italy festival
Iranian filmmaker Kazem Mollaei has received the award for best director at the Terni Film Festival in Italy for "The Badger".
Iranian movie “Khonyar’s Children” wins prize at Moscow film festival
The Iranian movie “Khonyar’s Children” has stolen the show at the 41st International Student Festival organized by the Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK).