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‘Life without Life’ to vie at Duhok Intl. Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian drama ‘Life without Life’ written and directed by Kaveh Moeinfar will vie at 2018 Duhok International Film Festival in Dahuk City in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Other News
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Germany seeks to deepen cultural relations with Iran: Envoy
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – German Ambassador to Tehran Michael Klor-Berchtold said that his country is after expanding and cementing cultural ties with Iran.
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By: Aryan Nasrollahi
Harvesting pomegranates in Hawraman
HAWRAMAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Hawraman is a mountainous region in western Iran, known for its pomegranates, or as locals call it, 'Red Jewels'. The pomegranates become ripe for picking in autumn, and then are sent to different parts of the country. Locals also use the fruit to make pomegranate molasses, a richly sour/sweet ingredient used in some Persian cuisine, like Fesenjan.
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Iranian female directors send 4 titles to POW Film Fest
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Four short Iranian films, including ‘Oblivion’ by Fatemeh Mohammadi and ‘Peace Carpet’ by Ziba Arjang, have been accepted into the screening program of 10th Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (POW Film Fest) in the US.
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‘Sunset Truck’ goes to Brazil’s Mostra Filmfest
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Sunset Truck', directed by Abolfazl Saffary, will be screened at the 42nd São Paulo International Film Festival, also known as Mostra, in Brazil.
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‘Life without Life’ to vie at Duhok Intl. Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian drama ‘Life without Life’ written and directed by Kaveh Moeinfar will vie at 2018 Duhok International Film Festival in Dahuk City in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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3 Iranian titles win top prizes at Thailand’s BANGIFF
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The 4th BangkokThai International Film Festival (BANGIFF) has given three awards to Iranian films, including ‘Kupal’ by Kazem Molaei, and ‘Retouch’ by Kaveh Mazaheri.
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Exceptional ancient tooth with Neanderthal features unearthed in Kermanshah
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian archeologists have discovered an ancient tooth with the features of a Neanderthal kid in the mountains of the western province of Kermanshah.
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Grape Festival in Markazi province
ARAK, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A ‘Grape Festival’ was held in Hazaveh Village, Arak county of Markazi province, where farmers mainly offered different types of grapes and related products.
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‘Whole to Part’ goes to Copenhagen Short Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Whole to Part', directed by Vahid Hosseini-Nami, has been accepted into the screening program of the 6th Copenhagen Short Film Festival in Denmark.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen photo exhibition at Mcgill University
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A photo exhibition of the world's largest annual peaceful gathering, Arbaeen, was held in Mcgill University, Quebec, Canada, on 15 October 2018, to show how people stand for social justice, honor and peace. The exhibition was organized by Toheed Society of Montreal in cooperation with Thaqalayn Muslim Association (TMA).
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By: Majid Haghdoust
Farewell, introduction ceremony of heads of Endowments and Charity Organization
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The farewell and introduction ceremony of Hojjatoleslam Mohammadi and Hojjatoleslam Seyed Mehdi Khamoushi, former and new heads of Endowments and Charity Affairs Organization, was held on Saturday. The head of the organization is appointed by Ayatollah Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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Basra-Khorramshahr marine line ready to carry Arbaeen Pilgrims
Ahvaz, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Basra-Khorramshahr marine passenger line is now ready to carry pilgrims departing from Khuzestan province to the holy city of Karbala on the occasion of Arbaeen (marks forty days after the Day of Ashura, the day Imam Hussein (AS) was martyred in the Battle of Karbala).
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VIDEO: Train mows down crowd in India, kills at least 60
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A speeding train ran over a crowd watching fireworks during a religious festival in northern India on Friday evening, killing at least 60 people and injuring dozens more.
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'The Sea Swells' wins jury award at Slemani filmfest.
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran's short piece 'The Sea Swells', directed by Amir Gholami won the jury award for best short film at the Slemani International Film Festival.
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‘With Me’ to vie at Ireland’s Kerry Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘With Me’ directed by Azadeh Ghochagh has been accepted into the competition section of 19th Kerry Film Festival (KFF) in Ireland.
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Iranian film joins other Oscar contenders at Asian World Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian film ‘No Date, No Signature’ by Vahid Jalilvand has joined other Foreign-Language Oscar contenders from Asia to vie at the 4th Asian World Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.
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‘Like a Good Kid’ goes to 2 Oscar-affiliated festivals
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Like a Good Kid’ directed by Arian Vazir Daftari has been accepted into the competition program of two Oscar-affiliated festivals in Ireland and Albania.
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At least 50 feared dead after being hit by train in India
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – At least 50 people are feared dead after being hit by a train in the city of Amritsar in northern India, according to reports.
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Iran short 'Loop' to vie at Izmir Intl. Short Film
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran short film 'Loop' has been accepted into the competition section of 2018 Izmir International Short Film Festival in Turkey.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Family National Congress
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of 'Family National Congress' was held in Tehran on Wednesday in the presence of the head of Islamic Propagation Organization Ghomi. The event was also attended by the Mehr News Agency staff.
