Culture

Two Iranians nominated for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipoor, both from Iran, have been nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, a Swedish prize for children's and young adult literature.

Iran’s Paleolithic record central to human evolution debates, museum expert says

An archaeologist at the National Museum of Iran has written in Tehran Times that Iran's Paleolithic record places the country at the centre of debates on human evolution.

Iranian film ‘Midday Meal’ wins top prize at Busan festival

Iranian director Majid Majidi's film Midday Meal won the Busan Award for best film at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Thursday.

Iran proposes joint travel packages to attract more Chinese tourists

Iran proposed five measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, in a message read at a meeting in Beijing on Friday, Tehran Times reported.

Director says Iranian passport holders in play cannot get US visas

Iranian director Amir Reza Koohestani said Iranian-passport holders in his company could not obtain US visas for the play "Blind Runner" in California, Culture OC reported.

Iranian Film Director Asghar Farhadi Receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival officially presented Iranian film director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi with the prestigious Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award. Festival organizers...

Iranian Maestro Ali Rahbari Opens Sixth Season at Mariinsky Theater

Renowned Iranian conductor Ali Rahbari will open his sixth artistic season at the Mariinsky Theater on September 26. This landmark performance highlights his enduring...

International 100-Second Film Festival Trains Emerging Filmmakers Worldwide

Organizers of the 15th International 100-Second Film Festival have launched specialized training workshops across nine nations. This educational initiative expands global media literacy, modern...

Award-Winning Comedy the Murder of Mr. Haversham Returns to Tehran

The acclaimed mystery comedy the Murder of Mr. Haversham will return to Tehran on August 26. Director Faraz Gholami and producer Sajjad Afsharian will stage the...

Iranian Chefs Win Multiple Medals at Armenia’s Navasard Culinary Festival

The Iranian culinary team achieved remarkable success at the fifth annual Navasard Festival in Sisian, Armenia. Iranian chefs secured several gold, silver, and bronze...

Iranian Artists Forum Host Screening and Discussion of Frank Capra’s Classic Comedy

The Iranian Artists Forum screens a Frank Capra film classic titled Arsenic and Old Lace this Monday evening. Organizers scheduled the public exhibition at...