Fajr Film Festival

16th Resistance FilmFest starts process of selecting films

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – With the expiration of the deadline for submitting works to the secretariat of the 16th International Resistance Film Festival, the selection process of the works have begun.
2020-11-08 03:21
Independent film-makers try to promote social awareness

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – American scholar believes that Independent film-makers have tried to promote social awareness of important cultural and political issues.
2020-11-01 04:00
Iranian legislator highlights 16th Resistance Intl. FilmFest

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker urged officials to seriously and fully support Iran’s 16th Resistance International Film Festival.
2020-10-03 22:29
Oct 21, last deadline for 16th Resistance Int'l Filmfest

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) –The head of Permanent Public Relations and Information Centre of Iran’s 16th Resistance International Film Festival, Mohsen Javadi, announced the last deadline for submitting the works to the second part of this cinematic even.
2020-10-03 18:20
‘Skin’ to take part at intl. filmfests. before public screening: producer

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Producer of Iranian film ‘Skin’, directed by Ark brothers, said the film will first take part at international festivals before hitting Iranian movie theaters.
2020-02-22 15:13
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

Ceremony of 'Manifestation of National Will’ at 38th Fajr Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – A ceremony entitled the "Manifestation of National Will’ as part of the 38th Fajr Film Festival was held in Eyvan-e Shams Hall late on Sun. where winners in various categories received their awards.
2020-02-18 11:30
By: Mohammad Moheimani

Closing ceremony of 38th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival wrapped up on Tuesday night with the awards of each category being presented to the winners.
2020-02-12 11:31
By: Hamid Vakili

8th day of 38th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi and Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar paid a visit to Mellat Cineplex during the eighth day of 38th Fajr Film Festival on Saturday.
2020-02-09 11:00
By: Hamid Vakili

Iran's major film event on seventh day

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival, the country's major film event dedicated solely to the Iranian cinema, is underway in Tehran and several other cities until February 11.
2020-02-08 09:38
By: Hamid Vakili

Excitement of watching Tehran Derby on sidelines of Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The 91st Tehran Derby, the match between archrivals Esteghlal and Persepolis, was held on Thursday afternoon as it made millions of Iranians across the country and even abroad to sit in front of TV and watch the game. Here are photos taken at Tehran-based Pardis Cineplex as those attending the Fajr Film Festival are watching the derby which ultimately ended with a 2-2- draw.
2020-02-07 16:44
By: Hamid Vakili

Fourth day of Iran's major film event

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival, the country's major film event dedicated solely to the Iranian cinema, is underway in Tehran and several other cities until Februrary 11.
2020-02-05 10:00
Fajr Film Festival on 2nd day

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The second day of the 38th Fajr Film Festival was held on Sunday at the Mellat Cinema Complex, north of Tehran.
2020-02-03 09:43
By: Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Political, social dramas lead Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The 38th edition of the Fajr Film Festival, which features the major productions of the Iranian cinema every year during February, will be dominated by political and social dramas.
2020-02-01 15:33
Fajr film fest. announces jury members for main competition section

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival has announced the members of jury panel for its main competition section.
2020-01-26 19:30
38th Fajr Film Festival unveils documentary lineup

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The names of ten documentaries selected to vie at the 38th edition of Iran’s Fajr Film Festival have been announced by the documentary selection committee of the festival.
2019-12-23 14:14
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Presser of secretary of 7th Shahr International Film Festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The secretary of 7th Shahr International Film Festival Hashem Mirzakhani held a news conference in Mellat Cineplex on Sunday in the presence of media reporters and correspondents.
2019-06-17 12:10
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Abyar’s ‘Night of the Full Moon’ rakes in Iran’s major cinematic awards

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr Film Festival, Iran’s major cinematic event, named winners during a closing ceremony on Mon. evening, with Narges Abyar’s ‘Night of the Full Moon’ winning as many as six main awards.
2019-02-12 10:13
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

Closing ceremony of 37th Fajr Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 37th edition of the Fajr Film Festival came to an end on Monday by honoring winners at Tehran’s Milad Tower. Narges Abyar's 'The Night When the Moon Was Full', a true love story, won the Crystal Simorgh for best movie. The film also brought Narges Abyar the Crystal Simorgh for best director.
2019-02-12 09:49
Rouhani's message to closing ceremony of Fajr Filmfest.;

Iran cinema turns into deeply-rooted tree

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – President Rouhani said the seventh art is a clear language for transferring human concepts and one of the main tools of cultural growth.
2019-02-12 09:37
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

7th day of 37th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The 7th day of the 37th Fajr Film Festival was held on Tuesday at the Mellat Cinema Complex in the north of Tehran.
2019-02-06 09:17
By: Maryam Kamyab

Day 6 of 37th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The ten-day long major cinematic event in the Iranian capital entered its sixth day on Monday. The 37th Fajr Film Festival is screening the best and the newest productions of the Iranian cinema from 1–11 February.
2019-02-05 11:06
By: Maryam Kamyab

4th day of 37th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The fourth day of the thirty-seventh Fajr Film Festival was held on Saturday at the Mellat Cinema Complex in the north of Tehran. Running for 37 consecutive years, Fajr International Film Festival is Iran’s largest annual film event and the longest running of its kind in the Middle East. It is held on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution every year.
2019-02-03 23:09
By: Maryam Kamyab

Day 3 of 37th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The ten-day long major cinematic event in the Iranian capital entered its third day on Friday. The 37th Fajr Film Festival is screening the best and the newest productions of the Iranian cinema from 1–11 February.
2019-02-02 11:11
By: Mohammad Moheimani

Iran's major cinematic event, Fajr Film Festival, kicks off

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran's biggest cinematic event, Fajr Film Festival, opened Tuesday evening in Tehran for its 37th run. The event will screen the best and the newest productions of the Iranian cinema from 1–11 February.
2019-01-30 10:48
By: Majid Asgaripour

37th Fajr Film Festival press conference

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Secretary of the 37th Fajr Film Festival Ebrahim Daroughezadeh attended a press conference on Monday, at Mellat Cinematic Complex packed with media representatives and journalists. Fajr Film Festival, as Iran's most credible and anticipated film event, will run for the 37th year from 30 Jan. to 11 Feb. 2019.
2019-01-28 16:24
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

24th Razi Medical Science Research Festival

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The 24th edition of Razi Medical Science Research Festival was held in Tehran on Mon. Jan. 14 in the presence of First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri.
2019-01-14 14:45
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

37th Fajr Film Festival press conference

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – A press conference was held Thu. for 37th edition of Fajr Film Festival, during which the poster was unveiled and the lineup for competition and non-competition sections was announced. Fajr Film Festival, as Iran's most credible and anticipated film event, will run for the 37th year from 30 Jan. to 11 Feb. 2019.
2019-01-05 10:18
'Hattrick' to vie at Shanghai Intl. Filmfest.

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Hattrick', directed by Ramtin Lavvafi, will vie at Shanghai International Film Festival.
2018-05-21 10:36
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Oliver Stone raps Macron for joining Trump in calling for N-deal revision

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Influential American director Oliver Stone at a presser Wed. in Tehran said he could not believe that French President Macron had joined voices with US President Trump on calling for a revision on Iran nuclear deal.
2018-04-25 14:45
‘The Lost Strait’, ‘Damascus Time’ to go on screen at Berlin Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian movies ‘The Lost Strait’ and ‘Damascus Time’, directed by Bahram Tavakkoli and Ebrahim Hatamikia, respectively, will be featured at Berlin Film Festival.
2018-02-14 10:23