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 Archaeologist Reports Damage to 149 Cultural Heritage Sites

Iranian archaeologist Sonia Shidrang presented comprehensive assessments detailing severe cultural heritage damage during an international symposium. She spoke at a global webinar hosted by...

Alnam Philharmonic Orchestra Brings Hans Zimmer’s ‘Interstellar’ Music Back to Tehran

The Alnam Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Tehran for a highly anticipated performance of Interstellar. Conductor Vahid Alipour will lead the musical ensemble on October...

Ashkan Rahgozar to Serve as Juror at Festival of Animation Berlin

Iranian director Ashkan Rahgozar will join the jury panel at the upcoming Festival of Animation Berlin. The annual animation gathering will host international creative...

Amir Naderi’s ‘The Runner’ to Screen at Kaohsiung Film Festival

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Amir Naderi will lead the international short film jury at Taiwan’s upcoming festival. The 2026 Kaohsiung Film Festival will host the...

Iranian Documentary The Long Winter Wins Best Film at Eurasia.Doc Festival

The acclaimed Iranian documentary film The Long Winter won the Best Film Award at the Eurasia.Doc Festival. Director Hassan Jafari received the prestigious international recognition during...

Isfahan Children’s Film Festival Opens with Tribute to Young Martyrs

The 38th International Film Festival for Children and Youth of Isfahan opened with a ceremony honoring children and adolescents who lost their lives. Festival Secretary...