Iranian Cinema

Brazilian union to hold seminar to discuss recent Iran events

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Minas Gerais Journalists' Association based in Brazil is going to hold a seminar on what the mainstream media did not say about the recent protests-turned-to riots in Iran.

44th Fajr Film Festival to open on Saturday

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The 44th Fajr National Film Festival will be inaugurated in Tehran on Saturday.

Veteran Iranian actor Saeid Pirdoost passes away

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Saeid Pirdoost, a veteran Iranian actor of cinema and television, passed away from cancer.

Renowned Iranian playwright Bahram Beyzai passes away

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian playwright, theatre director, film director, screenwriter, editor, and scholar of Persian theatre history Bahram Beyzai passed away on his birthday on Saturday.

Three Iranian films to go on screen in Indian festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Three Iranian films will go on screen in different sections of the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will run in Goa from November 20 to 28.

India filmmaker blasted for likening Gaza genocide to Diwali

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked widespread outrage after comparing Israel’s genocide in Gaza to the Hindu festival of Diwali, drawing sharp condemnation from journalists, academics, and human rights advocates online.

“Iranian Cinema Night” to go on screen in Canada

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Ottawa will host Iranian Short Film Night on Wednesday, October 8, featuring a selection of seven short films by Iranian filmmakers at Carleton University.

Iran FM Araghchi:

Cinema plays effective role in displaying 12-day war events

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that cinema plays an effective and influential role in showcasing the events during the 12-day Israeli war imposed against the country.

Assistant Secretary of Resistance Film Festival:

Artificial Intel New Tool in Service of Resistance Film Fest.

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – This year's International Resistance Film Festival marked the first official presence of artificial intelligence in cinematic productions.

Armenian actress chooses success while adhering to law

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – An Armenian actress chose to achieve success while adhering to the country’s laws.

Iranian actress Zhaleh Olov dies at 97

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian actress, dubber, and poet Zhaleh Olov has passed away at the age of 97.

Short film 'The Edge' to compete at Turkish film festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Written and directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Reza Golpour, the short film "The Edge" is scheduled to be screened at the International Amity Short Film Festival in Turkey.

Iranian short film awarded at Lessinia Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Seyyed Payam Hosseini, the short film "Khalil" was awarded at the Lessinia Film Festival in Italy.

Veteran Iranian actress Zohreh Hamidi passes away at 67

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Well-known Iranian actress Zohreh Hamidi has passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer.

Iranian actor Harirchian passes away at 92

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian comedian, Hushang Harirchian, known for his work in theater, cinema, and television, has passed away at the age of 92.

Iranian movie 'Maestro' to vie at American film festival

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker Emad Hosseini, the movie "Maestro" is scheduled to vie at the 2024 Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in the United States.

Iranian actor Saeed Rad passes away at 79

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian veteran actor, Saeed Rad died on Monday at the age of 79.

Iranian documentary wins award at US film festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Direct by Iranian filmmaker Gelareh Abbasi, the documentary "Homa" was awarded at the Accolade Global Film Competition in the United States.

Prominent Iranian Actor Reza Davoudnejad passes away at 44

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Renowned actor Reza Davoudnejad passed away on Monday night at the age of 44 from liver failure.