Category: culture
IAF to screen “Toy Story 5”
TEHRAN – The 2026 American animated comedy-drama film “Toy Story 5,” directed by Andrew Stanton, will be shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday, September 3.
International conference to explore resistance cinema from theory to practice
TEHRAN- The secretariat of the 9th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival has announced a call for papers for the international conference “Resistance Cinema: From Theory to Practice,” inviting researchers, academics, filmmakers, artists and cultural and media experts to examine the theoretical foundations and practical dimensions of resistance cinema.
31st Busan International Film Festival to host world premiere of Majid Majidi’s “Midday Meal”
TEHRAN – The latest film by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, titled “Midday Meal,” will have its world premiere in the main competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
Nellie Bly’s “Ten Days in a Mad-House” published in Persian
TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Ten Days in a Mad-House” by American journalist Nellie Bly has been released in bookstores across Iran.
Iranian painter creates new works marking Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) birthday
TEHRAN- Iranian painter Ali Bahreini has created two new paintings marking the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), drawing on episodes and themes associated with the life and spiritual legacy of the Prophet.
Ashura-inspired marquetry work donated to Shah Abdol-Azim Museum
TEHRAN- Iranian marquetry artist Hamed Asgarian has donated his conceptual artwork “Blood of God,” inspired by the tragedy of Ashura, to the museum of the holy shrine of Shah Abdol-Azim al-Hasani (AS) in Rey.
Iranian feature “Slumber” to premiere at Vision Asia section of 31st Busan Intl. Film Festival
TEHRAN – The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled 11 features for its Vision Asia section, including a film from Iran.
New Tehran mural mocks Trump
TEHRAN – A new mural featuring US President Donald Trump in a theatrical disappearing act has gone on display at the intersection of Jomhouri and Valiasr avenues, carrying a satirical message about US policies.
Cinema Museum to show restored version of Kiarostami’s “Through the Olive Trees”
TEHRAN – The restored version of “Through the Olive Trees” directed by Abbas Kiarostami will be screened and discussed at the Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran.
Minab school tragedy will never be forgotten or forgiven, Iran FM says
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the tragedy at a school in Minab, southern Iran, will never be forgotten or forgiven, describing the students killed in the incident as a symbol of heroism for the Iranian people.