Iranian Cinema

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Iran to Reopen Cinemas, Theatres, Concert Halls

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has given the green light for the conditional reopening of movie theatres and concert halls as of June 21.
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Drive-in Cinema in Iran after 40 Years

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Photos by Saeid Sajjadi, ANA and Davoud Ghahrdar, IRNA
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Iran’s First Drive-in Cinema Launched amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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For the first time in the Islamic Republic of Iran a movie will be screened for the audience at a drive-in cinema.
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Iranian Actor Sajjad Delafrooz Turning into Bollywood Superstar

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Bollywood always reminds us of popular superstars, such as Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan. But it is great to know that nowadays an Iranian actor, Sajjad Delafrooz, has mesmerized Indians with his acting talent and he is probably in the path of turning into the next Bollywood superstar.
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Netflix to Stream Remastered Versions of Kiarostami’s Films

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The world's leading provider of online entertainment service Netflix is going to offer the remastered versions of a number of movies directed by late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami.
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COVID-19 Inflicts Huge Losses on Iran’s Culture, Art, Media Sectors

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The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted over Rls. 9.76 trillion ($65 million) in losses on Iran’s culture, art and media sectors, a top official says.
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In a First, Big-Budget Iranian Film to Premiere on VOD amid COVID-19

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Famous Iranian director Ebrahim Hatamikia has decided to premier his long-awaited film “Exodus” through Video-On-Demand system as all cinemas are closed over the spread of coronavirus.
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In Letter to Foreign Colleagues, Iranian Artists Urge Action against US Sanctions

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A group of Iranian artists engaged in various fields have written a letter to their colleagues in the foreign countries to raise awareness about the urgent need for collective action against the coronavirus epidemic and call for action against the US sanctions that have impeded Iran’s battle with COVID-19.
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Iranian Filmmaker Wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival

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“There Is No Evil”, the latest film directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, has won him the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival.
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China Appreciates Iranian Filmmaker’s Sympathy amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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China’s Ambassador to Iran has thanked Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for his expression of sympathy towards the Chinese nation after the furious spread of the fatal virus in the country.   
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Fajr Film Festival Kicks Off in Iran; Opening Ceremony Funds Donated to Flood Victims

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As the 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival has gotten underway in Iran, the festival organizers are donating the opening ceremony funds to the people affected by flooding in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
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First Iranian Woman Filmmaker Dies at 92

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Veteran actress and filmmaker Shahla Riahi has passed away at the age of 92 in Tehran, her family confirmed.
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Five Iranian Films on Screen at Kerala Film Festival

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An Iranian juror and five movies directed by Iranian filmmakers are participating in the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2019) in India.
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Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Jean-Claude Carrière’s Paintings

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A solo exhibition of paintings by renowned French filmmaker Jean-Claude Carrière was recently held at the Dastaan Gallery of Tehran.
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Iranian Film Attracts Attention in IDFA 2019

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“Sunless Shadows”, a movie directed by Iranian filmmaker Mehrdad Oskouei, has won great acclaim at the 2019 International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA).
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Iranian Actress Invites ‘Mary Poppins’ to Come to Iran

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Iranian actress Behnoush Tabatabai, who recently appeared in an Iranian theatrical adaptation of musical film "Mary Poppins", has in an Instagram post called on her American counterpart in the movie, Julie Andrews, to come to Iran to watch the play.
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Oscars 2020: ‘Last Fiction’ First Iranian Film to Run for Best Animated Feature

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Iranian animated movie “The Last Fiction” is among the thirty-two animated features submitted for consideration in the Best Animated Feature Film category of the 92nd Academy Awards.
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Russian Orientalists Praise Impact of Iranian Films on World Cinema

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A group of Russian Orientalist professors, who are in Iran to participate in cultural activities, believe the Iranian cinema has had a huge impact on the world cinema.
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Iranian Feature Wins Top Award at North Korean Festival

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Iranian movie "Orange Days", directed by Arash Lahouti, has won the Best Film Award at Pyongyang International Film Festival in North Korea.
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Afghan Film Post-Produced in Iran Picked for 2020 Oscars

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The Afghan movie “Hava, Maryam, Ayesha”, directed by Sahra Karimi and championed by Angelina Jolie. is on the list of the nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards.
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Iran to Host Finland Film Week

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The Finnish Film Week is going to be held in three Iranian cities from September 28 to October 4, with nine feature films and seven short films to go on screens.
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15 Iranian Shorts to Compete at Italy’s Sedicicorto Film Festival

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15 Iranian short films will compete at the Iran Fest section of 16th International Sedicicorto International Film Festival due to be held in Forli, Italy.
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Iranian Film ‘6.5 per Metre’ Warmly Received at Venice Festival

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The Iranian film “6.5 per Metre” which is presented to international film events under the title “Just 6.5”, has got a warm reception at the 76th edition of the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
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Iran Chooses Documentary Film as Its Academy Awards Submission

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“Finding Farideh”, a documentary film directed by Azadeh Mousavi and Kourosh Atayi, has been selected as the Iranian cinema’s representative and official submission to 2020 Academy Awards after several decision making sessions.
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Iranian Documentary Shines in Foreign Festivals

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The Iranian documentary “Beloved” by Yasser Talebi has received its fifth reward from international film festivals.
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