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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.

Tehran Literary Event Highlights Books on Lebanon and Resistance

A literary event in Tehran explored books focusing on Lebanon, resistance, social developments and personal experiences linked to the region. The fourth edition of the...

Kiarostami’s “Where Is the Friend’s House?” Returns to Athens Open-Air Cinemas

Abbas Kiarostami’s acclaimed film “Where Is the Friend’s House?” continued its theatrical rerelease in Greece with two Athens screenings. The Amiko open-air cinema hosted one...

Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales’ Wins Best Screenplay at Silk Road Film Festival

Acclaimed director Asghar Farhadi won the Best Screenplay award at China's 13th Silk Road International Film Festival today. Organizers officially announced the honor during the...

Tehran Art Scene Features Diverse New Painting Exhibitions

Tehran art galleries are showcasing a broad spectrum of contemporary painting exhibitions throughout the city this week. Emerging and established Iranian artists present diverse...

Naomi Wallace’s ‘The Retreating World’ to Be Staged in Sari

American playwright Naomi Wallace’s acclaimed monologue "The Retreating World" will premiere in Sari, Iran, next month. The production will bring her powerful dramatic work...

‘Memories of My Father’ Offers Personal Portrait of Hassan Nasrallah

A newly translated memoir offers readers a personal account of the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Written by his son, Sayyed Mohammad Mahdi Nasrallah,...