Iranian Cinema
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Closing ceremony of Intl. Film Festival in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of the Fajr International Film Festival was held in Shiraz on Tuesday.
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6th day of Fajr Intl Film Festival in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The sixth day of the Fajr International Film Festival featured diverse film screenings and panel discussions in Shiraz on Monday.
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Fourth day of Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The fourth day of the Fajr International Film Festival featured diverse film screenings and panel discussions in Shiraz.
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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.
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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.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Funeral of filmmaker Nasser Taghvaei
TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Naser Taghvaei, filmmaker, photographer, and writer, and one of the most influential auteur figures in the history of Iranian cinema, passed away at the age of 84.
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“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.
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By: Samira Sadat Sadrnejad
Commemoration ceremony of National Cinema Day
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A commemoration ceremony of the National Cinema Day entitled “In Praise of Enduring Stories of a Nation” was held at Iran Cinema Museum on Friday with the participation of actors, actresses and filmmakers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On National Day of Cinema;
Let's get familiar with Iran's cinema history
TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – National Day of Cinema is a chance to honor the contributions of those in the film industry, coinciding with the centennial of cinema's introduction to the country. Since then, artists have been marking the special occasion.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Funeral ceremony of Iranian actor Davoudnejad
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The funeral ceremony of renowned actor Reza Davoudnejad was held in Tehran on Saturday.
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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.
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Iranian short film shines at Italian film festival
TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian short film “The Last Whinny of a Horse that Had Dreamt of Becoming a Butterfly” was awarded at the 31st edition of the Sguardi Altrove Film Festival in Italy.
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At Spirit of Fire festival;
BRICS states representatives discuss joint film production
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Representatives of the film industry from BRICS member states and other countries discussed the prospects of joint film production and the development of national film distribution.
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"Adam and Eve" to vie at German Intl.Film Festival
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian documentary film "Adam and Eve" will be screened at the German International Ethnographic Film Festival.
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By: Fatemeh Amuzad
9th day of Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The 9th day of this year's Fajr International Film Festival was held in Tehran on Friday.
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By: Fatemeh Amuzad
5th day of 42nd Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – On the fifth day of the 41st Fajr International Film Festival some movies were screened at Milad Tower Hall in Tehran on Monday.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
2nd day of Fajr International Film Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The second day of this year's Fajr International Film Festival was held in Tehran on Friday.
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Iran, Tajikistan ink cinematic MoU
TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic and Tajikistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of cinema.
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Veteran Iranian actor Atila Pesyani passes away at 66
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Veteran Iranian actor Atila Pesyani passed away on Friday at the age of 66 after a long illness.