Two Iranian films among 100 best films of 21st century
IRNA – Two Iranian films are among the 100 best films made since the year 2000, according to London-based daily, The Guardian,…
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The paradox at the heart of Abbas Kiarostami’s early films
The New Yorker | Richard Brody: The nearly complete retrospective of the films of the late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, which runs…
Doctor guilty in Kiarostami’s death, sentenced by court
MNA – An Iranian official announced on Sunday that the court judging the case for Abbas Kiarostami’s death has issued its final…
Tree in Czech Republic named after Kiarostami
Financial Tribune- A tree was named after the late world-renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami at the 52nd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival…
Photos: An exhibition of Kiarostami’s graphic works opened in Tehran
ISNA | Amin Khosroshahi: An exhibition of graphic designs of Abbas Kiarostami, the late Iranian director of international reputation was officially opened…
Blood thinner medicine behind Iranian filmmaker Kiarostami’s death: Official
Tasnim – An Iranian health official attributed the cause of death of celebrated film director Abbas Kiarostami to “meningeal hemorrhage” due to…
Abbas Kiarostami remembered at Oscars ceremony
The Guardian|Catherine Shoard: Abbas Kiarostami, the veteran Iranian film-maker, has been remembered at the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Kiarostami, widely felt…
Kiarostami to be honored as Art Basel expands film component
Iran Daily- Noted Iranian auteur, Abbas Kiarostami, who died last year, will be commemorated in an exhibition of his final photography series…
Marrakech Film Fest celebrates Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami
Big News NetWork– Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami, who passed earlier this year, was celebrated at Marrakech Film Festival during a moving hommage…
Busan honors Kiarostami with Asian Filmmaker of Year Award
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award was granted to late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami at the…
3 Iranian films among 21st century top 100 movies
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Three Iranian movies have been enlisted in the 21st century’s top three movies, BBC reported. The list has been prepared…
Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami to be honored at Busan fest
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian director, who passed away on July 4, will have a retrospective of his works screened at BIFF. The late…
Why we should know Kiarostami?
Tehran, July 18, IRNA – On July 10, several thousands of cinema lovers bid farewell to internationally acclaimed film director Abbas Kiarostami…
Kiarostami’s ‘Taste of Cherry’ screened in Berlin
Tehran, July 12, IRNA – Iranian prominent director Abbas Kiarostami’s ‘Taste of Cherry’ together with some of his short films was screened…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 11
Newspapers on Monday covered the glorious funeral ceremony held for the renowned filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami in Tehran. Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal’s attendance…
Iran’s coverage: Iran to continue advisory missions in Iraq, Syria: Shamkhani
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran’s top security official vows continued aid to Iraq, Syria Secretary of…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 10
Newspapers on Sunday widely covered the death of renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami and the possible medical errors that led to his…
Weekly report: Departure of Iranian legendary director Kiarostami
Tehran, July 10, The Iran Project – Iranians celebrating Eid al-Fitr, Chinese, Iranian FMs discussing implementation of Iran nuclear program, blazing at…
Tehran holds funeral ceremony for award-winning film director
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Funeral ceremony of the late Iranian internationally-acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami is held in Tehran on Sunday. A large…
Photos: Funeral held for acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami
The funeral procession of highly acclaimed figure in world cinema Abbas Kiarostami is currently being held in Tehran amid a massive crowd…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 9
Newspapers on Saturday covered the remarks by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in two separate speeches. The…
Photos: Iranians pay homage to acclaimed filmmaker Kiarostami
Iranians have paid respect to award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami at Cinema Museum in Tehran on Tuesday night. Kiarostami was highly acclaimed…
MPs offer condolences on Kiarostami’s death
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Members of Parliament in messages expressed condolences on death of acclaimed film director Abbas Kiarostami. Majlis cultural…
World moved by Kiarostami departure
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – International media and prominent figures of cinema have extensively reacted to the death of acclaimed Iranian film…
Iran mourns Kiarostami’s death
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Iran on Tuesday mourned death of prominent Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami. Popular figures from the government…
Iran’s coverage: Iran’s regional policies to remain untouched by nuclear deal: SNSC secretary
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Top Security Chief: Iran’s regional policies to remain untouched by nuclear deal…
Kiarostami finally at “Friend’s Home”
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Death of the internationally renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami shocked friends and people of cinema both inside…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 5
Newspapers on Tuesday covered the death of famous and acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami in the French capital Paris. They also highlighted…
Kiarostami to be honoured in all movie theaters across the country
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Screening movies in Iranian cinemas is to be stopped on Tuesday night at 22 pm to pay…
Abbas Kiarostami obituary
Following the Iranian revolution in 1979, the country’s vibrant and original cinema took its place on the world stage. Among the many…
Cinema artists head to France
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Managing Director of Khaneh Cinema (Cinema House), Reza Mirkarimi, Seifollah Samadian (photographer) and one of Abbas Kiarostami’s…
Rouhani, Zarif pay homage to acclaimed filmmaker Kiarostami
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani and FM Zarif have paid respect to award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami, highly…
Kiarostami gave new meaning to cinema: Culture minister
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Minister of culture and Islamic guidance expressed condolences over demise of great Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami,…
Photos: World renowned Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami
Here is some photos of internationally-acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami who has passed away in France where he had been receiving…
Acclaimed director Abbas Kiarostami dies at 76
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Abbas Kiarostami, award-winning Iranian filmmaker, died at 76 in Paris on Monday. Kiarostami, suffering from gastrointestinal cancer…
Iranian director invited to join Oscars
TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – In a move to become more diverse, the Oscars invited 683 people to join the Academy of…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 3
Newspapers on Sunday continued covering the ongoing issue of astronomical salaries and the government’s campaign against the offending managers. The latest development…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 9
Iranian newspapers on Thursday covered a rare gathering of 2,000 Iranian teenagers in Tehran, who were dispersed by the Police. The teenagers…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP…
Kiarostami to leave hospital in 10 days: Health Minister
Tehran, April 14, IRNA – The condition of Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami is improving and he is expected to leave hospital…