Fajr International Film Festival

Iran, China heading towards co-production treaty: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran and China are set to sign film co-production agreements by the end of this year, says GM of the China Film Co-Production Corporation, Miao Xiaotian.
2019-06-19 09:44
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
Latest edition of 'Mehr Vision' addresses US hostile policies

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The latest edition of 'Mehr Vision' rounds up interviews, reports and opinion pieces on the recent developments in Iran, the Middle East region and the world.
2019-05-11 16:34
Danish Filmfest. organizers elaborate on Iran-Denmark cultural coop.

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The Danish Film Festival wrapped up on Saturday night. Running from May 1st to May 4th, the event was held in collaboration between Denmark’s Embassy in Iran and the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)- an educational film organization and the major supporter of short films and young filmmakers in Iran which is affiliated to Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
2019-05-05 15:52
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Fajr Intl. Film Festival gives you a cinema of all flavors

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival came to a close on Friday, after screening as many as 109 titles from 75 countries from near and far, offering the avid festival goers a cinematic concoction of all flavors.
2019-04-27 16:32
2019 Fajr Intl. Filmfest. names winners; 'A Russian Youth' wins grand prix

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The Fajr International Film Festival announced the full lineup of winners at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall for their 37th year of celebrating independent, art house, alternate, fiction, documentary and animation films from across the globe.
2019-04-26 14:02
By: Asghar Khamseh

Closing ceremony of 37th FIFF

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) wrapped up its work at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall late on Thursday with introducing winners in different sections.
2019-04-26 11:39
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Paul Schrader's presser in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Renowned American screenwriter, director, and film critic Paul Schrader, the FIFF special guest, held a press conference at Charsou Cineplex in Tehran on Wednesday.
2019-04-25 13:02
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Women have more powerful stories to tell, Indian director Praveen Morchhale says

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Indian director and script writer Praveen Morchhale, whose ‘Widow of Silence’ is competing at 37th FIFF in Tehran, believes that women have more powerful stories to tell, and cinema can play a role to improve their situation in the world.
2019-04-25 11:48
Iran's Critics’ Circle Award goes to 'A Russian Youth' at 37th FIFF

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian film critics named 'A Russian Youth' by Alexander Zolotukhin as the crowning achievement in film with the Critics’ Circle Award 2019. The second award went to 'Werewolf' by Adrian Panek.
2019-04-25 10:11
By: Majid Haghdoust

Fifth day of 37th Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival is underway in Tehran through April 26, screening 107 titles from 75 countries around the world. Renowned American screenwriter, director, and film critic Paul Schrader, the FIFF special guest, made an appearance at Charsu Cineplex on Monday.
2019-04-23 09:30
Ali Akbar Sadeghi receives FIFF Crystal Simorgh

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Sadeghi, a globally acclaimed painter, animator, illustrator and installation artist, received the Crystal Simorgh of the 37th Fajr International Film Festival.
2019-04-23 09:01
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

‘Do not go gentle into that good night’; FIFF celebrates free, fighting spirits

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Although Fajr is not a themed festival, some movies in this year’s lineup for the intl. competition share something in common: strong characters, mostly women, who resist an outside force bent on changing them, and use their free, fighting spirits to change the force instead.
2019-04-22 15:33
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Fourth day of 37th Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival is underway in Tehran through April 26, screening 107 titles from 75 countries around the world.
2019-04-22 10:04
FIFF celebrating women leading the way in World Cinema

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Some 35 women critics, writers, jurors, producers and filmmakers from 20 countries are attending this year’s Fajr International Film Festival.
2019-04-22 09:10
By: Majid Haghdoust

Third day of 37th Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival is underway in Tehran through April 26, screening 107 titles from 75 countries around the world.
2019-04-21 10:52
Andrea Pallaoro holds screenwriting masterclass in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Italian director and screenwriter Andrea Pallaoro had a screenwriting workshop in the Soureh Cinema University on the sidelines of the 37th Fajr International Film Festival.
2019-04-21 10:35
Italian cinematographer Luca Bigazzi holds workshop in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Winner of several David di Donatello for best cinematography awards, Luca Bigazzi held a specialized cinematography workshop in Charsou Cineplex on Friday and on the sidelines of 37th Fajr International Film Festival.
2019-04-20 16:13
Serbian, Polish envoys visit 37th FIFF in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Poland’s chargé d’affaires and the ambassador of Republic of Serbia to Tehran paid a visit to the ongoing Fajr International Film Festival at Charsu Cineplex on Friday.
2019-04-20 09:43
By: Majid Haghdoust

First day of 37th Fajr International Film Festival

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The 37th edition of Fajr International Film Festival opened at Tehran's Charsoo Cineplex on Thursday. This round of the festival will screen some 109 titles from 75 countries across the world.
2019-04-19 11:09
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Tehran begins playing host to over 100 films at 37th FIFF

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Curtains have raised on the 37th edition of Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran, inviting avid festival goers to its jam-packed screening program including 109 titles from 75 countries across the globe.
2019-04-17 17:26
37th FIFF names jury members for different sections

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival has announced the jury members of the International Competition, Eastern Vista, Interfaith Award, NETPAC, First Film, and International Critics sections.
2019-04-17 10:20
Paul Schrader comes to Iran to attend 2019 Fajr Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Renowned American screenwriter, director, and film critic Paul Schrader is a special guest of the 37th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran.
2019-04-17 08:47
BY: Majid Haghdoost

Fajr Intl. Filmfest. news conference held

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) –The news conference of the 37th Fajr International Film Festival was held on Tuesday morning.
2019-04-16 17:34
FIFF to hold 15 academic sessions on cinematic topics

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The 37th edition of Fajr International Film Festival has announced the names of four speakers of this year’s academic and scientific programs.
2019-04-16 09:43
37th Fajr Filmfest. unveils lineup for intl. competition

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The 2019 Fajr International Film Festival has announced the lineup for International Competition (Cinema Salvation) section.
2019-04-15 13:07
FIFF's 'Eastern Vista' to screen 3 Iranian, 12 foreign titles

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The 37th Fajr International Film Festival has announced the names of feature films that will compete in its Eastern Vista program: Panorama of Films from Asian and Islamic Countries.
2019-04-15 09:15
Tehran aims to introduce FIFF as cultural-tourism event

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Urban Events manager of Fajr Intl. Film Festival said urban plans are underway to make sure FIFF is introduced as a brand name and a cultural-tourism event
2019-04-14 14:03
Fajr Intl. Filmfest. to donate all proceeds to flood-hit areas

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – All proceeds from tickets and sales of Fajr International Film Festival this year will be channeled to the national flood donation collection, according to FIFF Media and Communications manager.
2019-04-14 09:05
Iran's biggest intl. filmfest. to screen 109 titles from 75 countries

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The final lineup for the 37th edition of Fajr International Film Festival, Iran's most anticipated international cinematic event, includes 109 titles from 75 countries.
2019-04-13 09:09