Why artists are speaking up against ‘dirty money’ in Iranian cinema
Al-Monitor | Rohollah Faghihi: The phenomenon of “dirty” or suspicious money appears to have increasingly found a new haven: Iran’s cinema and…
Tag Archives: Iranian cinema
Iranian actor Moheb Ahari passes away
IRNA – Hossein Moheb Ahari, an Iranian cinema and theater actor, died of cancer early Wednesday. The late Moheb Ahari also worked…
What made this Iranian TV host lose his job?
Al-Monitor | Rohollah Faghihi: Name-calling and thinly veiled insults on the screen are no novelty for Iran’s state broadcaster, but a recent feud between…
Photos: 12th Iranian Cinema Critics Celebration at a glance
ISNA | Shima Masjedi: The 12th Iranian Cinema Critics Celebration was held in Eyvan-e Shams Hall, Tehran, late on Tue. Dec. 18.…
Iran names nominees for 2019 Academy Awards consideration
MNA – Three Iranian titles are being considered to be the one making it into the Foreign Language submissions of the 2019…
Iranian actor Entezami laid to rest
Tasnim – Celebrated Iranian actor Ezzatollah Entezami was laid to rest after a crowded funeral service here in Tehran on Sunday. A…
President Rouhani issues condolences over death of Iranian actor
IRNA – Iran President Hassan Rouhani expressed condolences over demise of the late prominent Iranian actor Ezzatollah Entezami, who passed away on…
Renowned Iranian actor Entezami dies at 94
Press TV – Ezzatollah Entezami, one of the most prominent actors of the Iranian cinema and theater, has passed away at the…
Iran president urges promotion of cinema capacities
IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday called for promotion of Iranian cinema’s capacities at national and international levels. Iran’s cinema should…
Post-revolution cinema wins Iran about 3700 awards at intl. events
Tehran Times – Iranian cinema has so far won about 3685 awards at international events since the victory of the 1979 Islamic…
Iranian cinema quietly well-known across the globe
IRNA – The referee of the 34st International Film Festival (FIFF) described Iranian cinema as quietly well-known in the global festivals. Talking…
Iran’s cinema in grief over death of influential figure
IFP- Ali Moallem, an influential and educated film producer, critic, publisher and managing director and editor-in-chief of Donya-ye Tasvir (Picture World) magazine,…
Indian festival focus on Iran Cinema
Financial Tribune- The 14th edition of Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF), due in January 2017 in India, has dedicated a section to…
Photos: Iranian cinema artists attend 18th Cinema Celebration
A large number of artists working in Iran’s movie industry are seen in this September 12, 2016, photo attending the 18th Cinema…
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…
Death of a humanist filmmaker: Kiarostami and the culture of peace
The death of renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has jolted the world of cinema mourning the loss of a genius who epitomized…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Asghar Bichareh passes away
The veteran Iranian cinema photographer Asghar Bichareh passed away on Saturday, June 11, in Los Angeles. Known as the oldest cinema photographer…
3 new films for Ramadan
Before the start of the holy month of Ramadan (June 7), three new films hit the screens in cinemas across the country.…
Farhadi: Iranian cinema among top 5
Tehran, June 1, IRNA – Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi said that due to his several trips to other countries, he believed…
Iranian films capable of receiving global attention: Filmmaker
Tehran, April 27, IRNA – Iranian cinema is capable of attracting global audience, said an Iranian-American director in an interview published by…
Kianian: Iran’s cinema sole alternative to Hollywood
Tehran, April 25, IRNA – A prominent Iranian actor believes that Iran’s film industry, which is independent and influential, can be “the…
“Track 143” wraps up Iranian cinema days in Sarajevo
Tehran, Feb 27, IRNA – Iranian filmmaker Narges Abyar’s acclaimed drama “Track 143” will conclude the days of Iranian cinema, which is…
Minister: Iranian cinema conveys message of an old civilization to world
Tehran, Jan 27, IRNA – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said the Iranian cinema provided a nice tool for…
Iran cinema in the spotlight at Zurich
Iran has been selected as the guest country with focus on its current cinematic oeuvre, at this year’s edition of the Zurich…
House of Cinema honors top cineastes
Four veteran cineastes were honored as part of the 17th House of Cinema celebrations at Eyvan Shams Hall in Tehran on Tuesday…
Iran cinema certain about bright future
The public and officials alike should acknowledge the advancements in Iran cinema in the past two years, both in quality and quantity,…
Creator of A Separation in a close-up
Face to Face with Asghar Farhadi, a book by Esmaeil Mihandoust, offers a vivid portrait of the renowned Oscar-winning Iranian film director.…
Indian filmfest to focus on Iranian cinema
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The 13th round of Indian filmfest Third Eye will focus on Iranian cinema in its most recent…
Iranian films in int’l festival in Cologne
TEHRAN (ISNA)- The first Iranian films festival will be held in Cologne, Germany for May 29-June 2. Director of the festival Siamak…
Iran cinema en route to ROM
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Canadian ROM will host and display (Royal Ontario Museum) a collection of best Iranian movies which attended…
Rome’s House of Cinema to present Iranian cinema
Some six Iranian screen productions are slated to be presented at the House of Cinema (Casa del Cinema) in the Italian capital…
Minister hopes Iranian cinema concentrates on confronting violence, injustice
Tehran, Feb 12, IRNA – Minsiter of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati hoped the Iranian cinema would concentrate on themes promoting…
Iranian cinema season knocking on US screens
Iranian cinema festivals have started the 2014 screening programs in American different cultural centers in the country’s various cities. The 18th Iranian…