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 Director Asghar Farhadi Returns to Sarajevo Film Festival for Prestigious Honor

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival will present the prestigious Honorary Heart of Sarajevo to two-time Academy Award-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. Organizers plan the...

Iranian Ancient Gold Medallions Worn by Zendaya Ignite Global Heritage Controversy

Ancient Iranian gold medallions worn during a high-profile movie event sparked an intense international debate this week. American actress Zendaya showcased the historic relics...

Alamut Cultural Landscape Nomination Highlights Centuries-Old Defensive Heritage of Iran

Cultural heritage veteran Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti endorsed the proposed World Heritage nomination during a Sunday interview. He stated that the inscription of the Cultural...

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Traditional Clothing Preserves Iran’s Cultural Heritage Despite Rising Costs

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari traditional clothing continues to represent one of Iran's most recognizable cultural traditions despite growing production costs. Local artisans, cultural organizations, and traditional communities...

Iranian Filmmakers Secure Grand Prix and Multiple Trophies at Russian Festival

Iranian filmmakers achieved major success at the recent 21st In the Family Circle Film Festival. The multi-day cultural event ended with five Iranian productions...

Tehran and Seoul Launch New Cultural Diplomacy Drive Through Heritage and Innovation

Iran and South Korea have initiated high-level diplomatic talks to expand their bilateral cultural and creative industries. Iranian Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with...