Iranian Cinema
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By: Hamid Vakili
Fourth day of Iran's major film event
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (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 Februrary 11.
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Fajr film fest. announces jury members for main competition section
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The 38th edition of Fajr Film Festival has announced the members of jury panel for its main competition section.
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43rd Göteborg fest. featuring films from Iranian cinema
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A number of Iranian films, including ‘Sunless Shadows’ by Mehrdad Oskouei and ‘Son-Mother’ by Mahnaz Mohammadi, are taking part at the 43rd edition of Göteborg Film Festival in Sweden.
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By: Behnam Tofighi
Closing ceremony of 10th Ammar Popular Film Festival
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 10th edition of Ammar Popular Film Festival (APFF) was held in Andisheh Hall of Artistic and Cultural Center late on Fri. and the winners received their awards in different sections.
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Veteran Iranian actress Shahla Riahi passes away
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian actress and film director Shahla Riahi, known as the first Iranian woman to direct a feature, has passed away at 93 in Tehran.
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Iranian film ‘Just 6.5’ among directors’ 2019 favorite list
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Colombian film director Ciro Guerra has named Iranian film ‘Just 6.5’, directed by Saeed Roustayi, as one of his most favorite films of 2019.
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Iranian Cinema Critics Celebration reveals nominees in various categories
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The 13th edition of the Celebration of Iranian Cinema Critics and Screenwriters has released the list of nominees in various categories.
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38th Fajr Film Festival unveils documentary lineup
TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The names of ten documentaries selected to vie at the 38th edition of Iran’s Fajr Film Festival have been announced by the documentary selection committee of the festival.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Awarding ceremony of 13th Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The awarding ceremony of 13th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité, was held at Tehran's Vahdat Hall on Monday evening, during which winners in various categories were announced and received their awards
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13th Iran's Cinema Vérité names winners
TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The winners of the 13th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité, were announced during a ceremony at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Monday evening, with ‘Rain and Bullets’ winning the festival’s main prize ‘The Turquoise Award’.
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Audience picks top 5 docs at 13th Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The most popular films competing at the national section of the 13th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité, have been announced.
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12th Tehran FICTS filmfest. unveils lineup for competition section
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The 12th Tehran International FICTS Film Festival, dedicated to films with sports themes, has revealed the lineup for the competition section in various categories.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Sixth day of 13th Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival which is also known as Cinema Vérité is underway in Tehran-based Charsou Cineplex and will run through Dec. 16.
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13th Cinema Vérité names nominees in national competition
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Juries of the national competition category of the 13th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité, have announced the names of nominees in various sections.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Fifth day of 13th Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival which is also known as Cinema Vérité is underway in Tehran-based Charsou Cineplex.
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Turkish docmakers regular participants at Iran's Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Turkish directors have always been among the regular participants in Iranian festivals, receiving great attention from both Iranian and international audience and the Cinema Vérité International documentary film festival is no exception.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Third day of 13th Iran's Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival, also known as the Cinema Vérité, kicked off on Monday in Tehran and will run through Dec. 16.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Second day of 13th Cinema Vérité
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival, also known as the Cinema Vérité, kicked off on Monday in Tehran and will run through Dec. 16.