Iranian Cinema

Details of Iran-China MoU on cinematic cooperation released

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Details of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cinema and Audiovisual Affairs Administration and the national film office of China were announced.
2021-06-09 15:00
By: Behnam Yousefi

Cinema Museum of Iran in Ferdows Garden

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Cinema Museum of Iran at the Ferdows Garden, north of the Iranian capital of Tehran features exhibits on Iranian cinema in a 19th-century building.
2021-03-23 20:30
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

3rd day of 39th Fajr Film Festival in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) -- The 3rd day of 39th Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) was held in Milad Tower in Tehran on Tuesday.
2021-02-03 07:00
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

1st day of 39th Fajr Film Festival in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The first day of the 39th Fajr Film Festival was held in Tehran’s Milad Tower on Sunday afternoon with screening two romantic films.
2021-02-01 10:21
'Bandar-Band' to be screened at DC Festival of Films

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian film 'Bandar Band' will be screened at three American cultural centers on online platforms.
2021-01-27 11:30
Jury Members of 'Cinema Verite' announce a statement

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The jury members of the 14th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as “Cinema Verite" in its statement, highlighted the difficult days of coronavirus outbreak.
2020-12-23 23:24
Virtual Cinema Verite, window to a new world: Hamidi-Moqaddam

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Secretary of the 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite" said on Wednesday that the virtual event opened a window to the new world and was a continuation of making development and sharing experiences.
2020-12-23 20:32
15 popular films of "Cinéma Vérité" to display in closing day

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The most popular films of the 14th "Cinema Verite" festival will be screened again on the "House of the Festival" platform at the closing day of the festival which is slated to be held today.
2020-12-23 20:19
Documentary cinema connecting Iran to global markets

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Managing Director of Iran's Farabi Cinema Foundation Alireza Tabesh said the continuation of online festivals strengthens the relationship between the audience and the organizers of these events.
2020-12-23 18:40
4th Annual Research Award deadline extended

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The deadline for submitting research papers and abstracts to Fourth Annual Research Award of Iranian Cinema has been extended until January 6th, 2021.
2020-12-22 13:14
Over 70 films being displayed in Cinema Verite each day

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Over 70 films are being displayed on daily basis in the 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as “Cinema Verite” which is currently underway totally online in Tehran.
2020-12-17 17:30
Acclaimed journalist, documentarian in Cinema Verite

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Acclaimed journalist and documentarian, Phil Rees, will hold an online master class in Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as “Cinema Verite”.
2020-12-03 01:32
Veteran stage, screen actor ‘Parziv Pourhosseini’ dies at 79

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian stage and cinema actor ‘Parviz Pourhosseini’ passed away at the age of 79 on Fri. due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
2020-11-27 12:16
Resistance cinema should portray global oppression

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – American documentarian and Press TV anchor Marzieh Hashemi said that the Resistance International Film Festival brings together the currents of resistance in the world.
2020-11-22 23:00
Call for 4th Iranian Cinema Annual Research Award

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The call for the 4th term of the Iranian Cinema Annual Research Award, was published.
2020-11-21 15:30
Cinema Vérité to review world’s top docs

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – A selection of documentaries acclaimed at 2020 international events across the world will be reviewed in a special program at the 14th edition of the Cinema Vérité festival in Iran.
2020-11-19 03:18
Virtual panel on Iran-Serbia Coproduction Held at 33rd ICFF

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The first virtual panel about Iran-Serbia cinematic coproduction was held with Miroljub Vuckovic and Mirko Bojovic from Serbia and Ali Mosaffa and Ra’ed Faridzadeh from Iran.
2020-10-19 13:11
ICFF Intl. Cinema Competition Section' jury members announced

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The 33rd ICFF Public Relations Office reported that the Jury Members of the 33rd ICFF International Cinema Competition Section were announced.
2020-10-13 23:00
By: Asghar Besharati

Drive-in movie theater in Qeshm Island

QESHM, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Qeshm Island, southern Iran, has launched its first drive-in movie theater to help cinema aficionados watch their favorite movies while observing health protocols during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-08-03 15:40
By: Mahmoud Rahimi

Funeral ceremony for veteran Iranian actor Keshavarz

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – A funeral ceremony was held at Behesht Zahra this morning for the veteran Iranian film and theater actor Mohamad Ali Keshavarz, who passed away on June 14 at the age of 90, after battling with a lengthy illness.
2020-06-16 12:00
Actor Mohamad Ali Keshavarz passes away at 90

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Nonagenarian actor Mohamad Ali Keshavarz passed away on Sunday at Atieh hospital in Tehran.
2020-06-14 16:40
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

Iran’s first drive-in cinema screens ‘Exodus’

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Tehraners enjoy the chance to experience the country’s first drive-in cinema at Milad Tower parking lot to watch Ebrahim Hatamikia’s latest feature, Exodus. The first night of the program on Friday received huge welcome by cinema fans and all the tickets were sold out in less than two hours. Ordinary cinemas are still closed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-05-02 13:30
‘Untiemly’ wins award at 2020 KC Intl. Fimfest

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Untimely’, directed by Pouya Eshtehardi, has won the ‘Best World Cinema Feature’ at the 2020 edition of the International Kansas City File Festival in the US.
2020-04-20 03:00
‘Orange Days’ to be screened in 14 cities around world

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian fiction-feature ‘Orange Days’ directed by Arash Lahooti will go on a screening tour in as many as 14 cities across the world.
2020-03-07 08:26
Cinema Org. congratulates Abyar on receiving Women Leaders Award

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Head of the Cinema Organization of Iran has congratulated Narges Abyar, the acclaimed Iranian film director, for receiving Pakistan’s Hum Women Leaders Award 2020.
2020-02-25 12:33
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
Iranian short film month underway in Izmir

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Turkey’s metropolitan city Izmir is currently hosting a special Iranian film event by screening nine short films in a month-long program.
2020-02-10 10:42
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
FM Zarif emphasizes role of cinema in creating common language

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wed. stressed the role of cinema in creation of common language among nations.
2020-02-05 20:58