Film Festival

Iranian film critic joins Russia’s ‘Zero Plus’ jury panel

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian film critic Hamed Soleimanzadeh has joined the international jury panel of the 5th edition of Zero Plus Film Festival in Russia.

‘Silence’, ‘Fermysk’ to be shown at 3 intl. filmfests.

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Silence’ and short film ‘Fermysk’ directed by Maryam Pirband will go on screen at three international festivals in Germany, India, and the United States.

Panahandeh’s ‘The Nikaidos' Fall’ to open Japan’s Nara Filmfest.  

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – ‘The Nikaidos’ Fall’, directed by Iranian filmmaker Ayda Panahandeh and produced by Naomi Kawase, will premiere in Japan as the opening film for the 5th Nara International Film Festival.

‘Bystander’ goes to Tunisian filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian short animation ‘Bystander’ directed by Sheyda Kashi has been accepted into the screening program of 3rd Festival du Court au Kef in Tunisia.  

‘No Date, No Signature’ enters Oscar foreign-language race

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – ‘No Date, No Signature’ directed by Vahid Jalilvand has been selected as Iran’s submission for a foreign-language Academy Award in 2019.

‘Orange Days’ to vie at Zurich Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian fiction-feature ‘Orange Days’ directed by Arash Lahooti will go on screen at Zurich Film Festival.

'Dressage' to vie at Denmark’s Buster Intl. Filmfest

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian feature ‘Dressage’ will vie at the 2018 Buster Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth, in Denmark.

‘Mr. Deer’ goes to three intl. film festivals

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Mr. Deer’ directed by Mojtaba Mousavi has been accepted into the screening program of three international film festivals in France, Brazil and Canada.

‘The Oblivion’ to vie at US’ Buffalo Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian short movie 'The Oblivion' directed by Fatemeh Mohammadi has made it into the screening program of 12th Buffalo International Film Festival in the United States.

Vancouver Filmfest. to screen 7 titles from Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Seven titles including ‘Dressage’ by Pouya Badkoubeh and ‘3 Faces’ by Jafar Panahi will represent Iran’s cinema at the 37th edition of Vancouver International Film Festival in Canada.

‘The Rock’ goes to 2 intl. documentary festivals

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘The Rock’ directed by Hamid Jafari has been accepted into the screening program of two international film festivals in Russia and Armenia.

‘Lotus’ goes to 24th LA Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Lotus’ directed by Mohammadreza Vatandoust has made it into the competition section of 24th LA Film Festival in the United States.

Two Iranian shorts win at Kazan Youth Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Two Iranian short films, ‘It Rains Slowly’ and ‘Marlon’ have won awards at the 10th edition of International Youth Film Festival in Kazan, southwest Russia.

‘Everybody Knows’ to open 55th Antalya Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's ‘Everybody Knows', starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, will have its Turkish premiere at the opening night of 55th Antalya Film Festivl on Sep. 29.

5 Iranian titles to vie at 23rd Busan Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Five Iranian titles including Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Everybody Knows’ and ‘Gold Carrier’ by Turaj Aslani will take part in the 23rd Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.

Filipino filmmaker:

Iranian cinema conveyor of first-rate ideas

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – A former filmmaker now turned artist from the Philippines, currently a jury member in Iran’s 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, has commended the Iranian cinema, saying that it conveys outstanding concepts and values.

‘Orange Days’ to vie at Calgary Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iranian fiction-feature ‘Orange Days’ directed by Arash Lahooti has been accepted into the screening program of 19th Calgary International Film Festival in Canada.

‘Paradise’ wins top prize at Sweden’s High Coast Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran-Germany joint production ‘Paradise’ directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Atshani has scooped the Best Feature Film award at the 3rd High Coast International Film Festival in Sweden.

Isfahan mayor:

Children throughout world exposed to common concerns

ISFAHAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Mayor of Isfahan Ghodratollah Noroozi, in a message to Children Film Festival currently underway in Isfahan, said the children, not just in Iran, but throughout the world, are exposed to common concerns and issues.

‘Dressage’ wins Golden Gazelle Award at 7th Persian Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – ‘Dressage’ directed by Pouya Badkoubeh has won Golden Gazelle Award for Best Feature Film at the 7th Persian International Film Festival in Australia.

‘Safe Passage’ wins Special Jury Prize at Kazakhstan’s Ertis Cinema

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Special Passage’ won Payam Parsafar the Special Jury Prize for Best Director at the first International Film Festival of Short Feature Films and Documentaries Ertis Cinema in Kazakhstan.

Oscar-snubbed Mongolian flick gets Isfahan premiere

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – A captivating drama movie from Mongolia,'The Children of Genghis', is set to be screened in Iran’s 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, as a participant in the event’s competition section. 

Iranian filmmaker:

Iran cinema should be recognized by its children's visual arts

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Acclaimed Iranian female filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh said the world of Iranian cinema should be recognized by its children and youth’s visual arts. 

Children filmfest. announces Iran cinema lineup

ISFAHAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The 31st International Children and Youth Festival (IFFCY) has released a list announcing the titles of Iranian feature films competing in this event.

Children filmfest. announces juries for feature-length, short live-action

ISFAHAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Officials in charge of holding Iran’s 31st International Children and Youth Festival have announced the names of juries of international competition in feature-length and short live-action films.

‘The Skier’ goes to Irish Film Institute

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘The Skier’ directed by Fereydoun Najafi has made it into the screening program of 2018 Irish Film Institute in Ireland.