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 Actress Narges Rashidi Wins Top Acting Award at 2026 BAFTA Television Awards

Narges Rashidi recently received a trophy for Best Leading Actress at a major television ceremony. This award recognizes her performance in the drama series...

Iran’s Agha Bozorg Mosque Stands as Explosive Masterpiece of Kashan’s Architectural Heritage

The Agha Bozorg Mosque stands in historic Kashan as one of the most important achievements of late Persian architectural design. This Agha Bozorg Mosque reflects a deep connection...

Iranian Cinema Takes Center Stage as Three Productions Open Incheon Diaspora Film Festival in South Korea

Three Iranian productions will open the 14th Diaspora Film Festival in Incheon later this month, placing emotionally charged stories from Iran before an international...

Iran’s Rose Harvest Season Brings Thousands of Workers to Meymand’s Fragrant Gardens

The annual rose harvest season has started in Meymand, for this town lies in Iran's Fars Province. Workers gather Damask roses across the local...

Iranian Legend Googoosh Turns 75 as Millions Across the World Celebrate Her Remarkable Musical Journey

Fans across Iran and the world honor Googoosh on May 5, for the legendary singer celebrated her 75th birthday this year. Audiences have loved...

Iran’s Mahnaz Mohammadi Exposes Single Mother Struggles in Award-Winning Drama “Son – Mother”

A new film titled "Son - Mother" will screen this week. This movie explores single mother struggles in Iranian society. Mahnaz Mohammadi directed this...