The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is holding its annual filmfest celebrating Iranian films. Some highlights include several films we’ve presented on The Iranian
Iranian artists working in this country possess unique challenges, including the responsibility of cultural exchange and diplomacy with the ignorant or uninitiated. At The Iranian,
Ever heard of DiveDapper? Kaveh Akbar’s uniquely creative online resource is a treasure trove of personal, wonderfully candid interviews he’s conducted with poets from a
Some news and early looks at Eva Husson’s newest film Girls of the Sun have come out, including some images of beloved, controversial actress Golshifteh
The famous Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) returns to Tehran for its 36th event in early February, and a ceremony to draw screening brackets drew
Exiled Iranian singer Hani, born in Sanandaj, a city in Iranian Kurdistan, has released a new single in support of the recent protests in Iran.
A frequent subject of our weekly Iranian Film Report revolves around the emerging trend of international collaboration with Iranian filmmakers. With Majid Majidi’s Beyond The
Parsian Hotel was host to the 8th edition of Tehran Auction where the best of Iranian art ranging from established and emerging artists were introduced
A new educational animated short film has been released, a production possible through collaboration between Iranian artists and filmmakers and the United Nations Industrial Development
The Smithsonian is all set to host its annual Iranian Film Festival, now in its 22nd year. A series of films will be shown at
It’s time for the 71st annual British Academy Film Awards, and Iran is front-and-center in the running for the category of Best Film Not in
In 2014 the Yezidis caught the attention of the world. Amid ISIS’s bloody battles for Iraq and Syria was the plight of a minority sect,
This is in reference to a popular chant, frequently used in the protests of the past ten days throughout Iran;”Eslaah talaab, Osolgara: Digeh Tamomeh Maajaraa.”
My journey into all things Iranian began sitting next to Reza Abedi at a Little League game in 2004. Reza and I taught at the
Design by Mehdi Taleghani Original published in El Periodico (Spain)
Iranian films swirled among several best-of lists, but The Village Voice saw fit to position Mehrdad Oskouei’s recent documentary Starless Dreams in their top 10.
In an interview with CBS, Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani shares what it’s like to play the role of a Trump-supporting immigrant on the CBS show
Congratulations to 20 year-old Ashkan Layegh, winner of the 2017 Barbad International Piano Prize in Shiraz, for winning a full scholarship to study piano and
Mohammad Rasoulof’s Future and Freedom Is Still Up In The Air Director Mohammad Rasoulof’s A Man of Integrity has racked up awards, while the filmmaker’s
Some say talent runs in the family, but this is ridiculous! In a new video, Persian star chef Najmieh Batmanlangij invites her son Rostam—the celebrated
Earlier this year, Vice reported on a Majid Adin, a remarkable young animator and Iranian refugee with an inspiring story. First escaping to northern France
Two weeks ago Tehran’s Sepah commander announced the start of new urban patrols by Sepah and Basij forces, to combat “social pathologies” and crimes in
It was October 2012 when the Homeland Security agent showed up on my porch with a team of policemen. The agent was gentle as he
Tom Hanks may find an entirely new audience of Iranian…readers? The book Uncommon Type is famed actor Tom Hanks’ first written work, originally releasing back
