‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ screened, discussed in Tehran

TEHRAN- The supernatural horror film “Insidious: Out of the Further,” written and directed by Jacob Chase, was screened at Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday, followed by a discussion session attended by film enthusiasts.

Mobile library dedicated to Minab school martyrs launched

TEHRAN- A mobile public library named in memory of the students martyred in the Shajareh Tayyebeh school tragedy has been dispatched to Minab, Hormozgan province, to expand access to library and cultural services in areas without public libraries.

‘The Bridges of Madison County’ audiobook released in Iran

TEHRAN- The audiobook of “The Bridges of Madison County,” the bestselling novel by American author Robert James Waller, has been released by Avaye Chirok, a major institute that produces audiobooks in Iran.

Iranian short film ‘Pasta Alfredo’ selected for Zaragoza Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo,” written and directed by Leila Noee, has been selected to compete at the 31st edition of the Zaragoza Film Festival (FCZ) in Spain.

By Hessam Heidarzadeh

Iran and Armenia: A Bond Beyond Neighborly Ties

TEHRAN- At first glance, what connects Iran and Armenia may appear to be geographical proximity and the geopolitical considerations that come with it. A closer look at the history and culture of the two countries, however, reveals a relationship that goes far beyond the conventional ties between neighboring states. For centuries, Iran and Armenia have not merely existed side by side; they have been part of each other’s historical, cultural, and social developments. This shared presence can be traced in architecture, language, art, social traditions, and even the collective memory of their peoples. These ties have endured despite changing political borders and shifts in power.

Robert De Niro challenges Trump's leadership, US foreign policy

TEHRAN- A fresh exchange of insults between US President Donald Trump and Robert De Niro has once again brought the long-running dispute between the Hollywood star and the Republican president into the spotlight, highlighting the actor's outspoken criticism of Trump's leadership, US domestic policies and military interventions abroad.

What’s in art galleries

Maad Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Maahyar Charmchi. The exhibit named “Meat Grinder Symphony” will continue until November 20 at the gallery located at 3 Kooh Peykar St., Fallahi St., Zaferaniyeh neighborhood.

Major Iranian singers, orchestras take stage across country this week

TEHRAN- A series of concerts featuring prominent Iranian singers, musicians and orchestras is underway across the country, with performances scheduled in Tehran and several other cities through November 6, offering audiences a diverse lineup of live music in the coming days.

Reading of Bahram Beyzaie’s ‘Arash’ to be held in Tehran

TEHRAN- A staged reading of “Arash,” a play by acclaimed Iranian playwright and filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie, will be held at Neauphle-le-Château Theater Hall in Tehran on Saturday, October 31.

Special dubbed version of ‘East of Eden’ went on screen in Tehran

TEHRAN- A special version of Elia Kazan’s classic drama “East of Eden,” featuring an Iranian dub from the golden age of film dubbing in the country, was screened at Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center on Wednesday. 

 ‘Narration of Resistance’ Caravan highlights Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural riches

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian cultural, religious, media and sports personalities has traveled to Sistan-Baluchestan province as part of a program titled “Narration of the Resistance of the Brave,” aimed at showcasing the region’s cultural diversity, social solidarity and local capabilities.

‘The Story of the Panda Bears’ to be staged in Tehran

TEHRAN- Iranian director Maryam Amini is set to stage “The Story of the Panda Bears Told by a Saxophonist Who Has a Girlfriend in Frankfurt,” a play by Romanian-French playwright Matei Vișniec, at the Medea Hall of Tehran Theater.

Tehran exhibition explores Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra’s legacy through art

TEHRAN – An exhibition bringing together calligraphy, traditional crafts, visual arts and religious performances to celebrate the legacy of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), opened at Tehran’s Azadi Cultural and Artistic Complex on Monday.

Milan event commemorates child victims of Gorla, Minab and Gaza

TEHRAN- Italian artists and activists have commemorated children killed in wars in the country’s Gorla district, Iran’s Minab and the Gaza Strip, marking the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of an elementary school in Milan during World War II.

Baran Auction to showcase Iranian calligraphy, miniatures

TEHRAN – The fifth edition of Baran Auction, specializing in Iranian and Islamic art, will be held in Tehran on Friday, October 30, featuring works of traditional calligraphy and Persian miniature painting, including “The Third Feather” by the late Iranian master Mahmoud Farshchian.

Iranian doc ‘Ameneh’s Golden Blood’ screened simultaneously in Toronto, Tehran

TEHRAN- Iranian writer and filmmaker Habib Ahmadzadeh’s documentary “Ameneh’s Golden Blood” was screened simultaneously at York University in Toronto, Canada and Tehran’s Tarikh Café on Friday, October 23, bringing audiences in the two countries together to explore a story of medical urgency, human solidarity and the search for an exceptionally rare blood type.