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.

Isfahan Selected to Host World Tourism Film Festival in December

The historic city of Isfahan secured the hosting rights for the upcoming World Tourism Film Festival. Member nations voted to approve this proposal during...

Iranian Artists Forum Brings Classic Sci-Fi Animation “Fantastic Planet” to Audiences

The Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran will host a special exhibition of the classic science fiction film this Thursday. Organizers scheduled the event for...

Iranian Judicial Body Issues Sentences Against Vocalist Parastoo Ahmadi and Production Team Over Online Performance

An Iranian judicial body recently finalized strict punitive measures against a prominent local vocalist. Severe legal penalties also targeted her entire production crew following...

Iran Hosts International Horror Film Hokum for Special Critic Session in Tehran

The Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran will host a special screening and review session for the supernatural horror film hokum on Wednesday evening. Renowned...

Dark Fantasy Novel The Unraveller Makes Persian-Language Debut in Iran

The Unraveller Persian translation has officially debuted in the Iranian book market to provide local youths access to global literature. Ofoq Books recently published...

Iranian Judicial Authorities Clash with Film Industry Representatives Over Public Statements Regarding Political Unrest

Iranian judicial officials recently summoned four prominent members of the domestic cinema community to the Media Court. The legal action directly targets high-profile directors,...