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 Ancient Wind Power Spread Across Eastern Provinces Nears Global Recognition by UNESCO

Ancient wind power stands on the brink of global recognition. Iran’s Asbads, or traditional vertical-axis windmills, have nearly completed a years-long UNESCO nomination process....

Iran Sends “The Sky is the Same Color Everywhere” to Compete at 48th Moscow International Film Festival

Global cinematic premiere of an Iranian feature film will open at the 48th Moscow International Film Festival. Specifically, the movie “The Sky is the...

Iranian Singer Benyamin Bahadori Delivers Symbolic Poetry Performance Amid Escalating Iran–U.S. Tensions

Iran war response gained cultural expression as Iranian pop singer Benyamin Bahadori appeared in Tehran with a symbolic poetry performance. Moreover, Iran war response...

Iranian-French Actress Golshifteh Farahani Returns to Lead Extraction 3 in High-Stakes Action Sequel

Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani will return in Extraction 3, rejoining the hit action series. Her role ensures continuity for fans and promises another thrilling...

Iran’s Cultural Heritage Endangered by Targeted Attacks, Raising Global Preservation Concerns

Iran faces renewed concern over cultural heritage after recent damage to key historical sites, including the Golestan Palace in Tehran and Naqsh-e Jahan Square...

Iranian Actor Bahram Radan Reflects on Rising War Sentiment Iran and National Resilience

Iranian actor Bahram Radan recently shared a personal reflection amid rising War Sentiment Iran. His remarks resonated widely, highlighting the emotional strain many citizens...