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Documentary “Homa” Wins Honorable Mention at FICFUSA Film Festival
The Fusagasuga International Film Festival (FICFUSA) has awarded an honorable mention to the documentary “Homa” directed by Iranian actress Gelareh Abbasi. The film follows Homa, a visually impaired woman, as
“Noghreh” was selected for the Villeurbanne Film Festival
“Noghreh,” an emotional short film, has been selected for the Villeurbanne Film Festival, a prestigious French short film festival. The film tells the story of a mother-daughter bond and explores
European Premiere of “Cause of Death: Unknown”
The European premiere of Iranian drama “Cause of Death: Unknown” took place at the Hof International Film Festival in Germany. The film follows seven passengers on a journey between Shahdad
The international documentary and short film festival in Kerala has chosen the Iranian film “Unripe.”
The International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala selects the Iranian film “Unripe” directed by Nava Nemati, a captivating short exploring the complexities of creativity and conflict in the
Documentary “Homa” to Premiere at Melbourne Film Festival
Gelareh Abbasi’s documentary “Homa” entered the 8th Melborne Film Festival’s international section, showcasing Homa Homavandi’s life story in a de-addiction camp, overcoming restrictions and obstacles.
“Cause of Death; Unknown” Selected for the Shanghai Film Festival
“Cause of Death: Unknown,” an intriguing Iranian drama-mystery directed by Ali Zarnegar, has been selected for the highly anticipated Shanghai Film Festival. Explore the complexities of Iranian society through this
Iranian short film “Noghreh” selected for prestigious Hof International Film Festival in Germany
The Iranian short film “Noghreh” has been selected to participate in the prestigious 56th edition of the Hof International Film Festival in Germany. The film, directed and produced by Donya
“Noghreh” selected for Gulf of Pasia International Short Film Festival
Donya Madani’s short film “Noghreh” has been selected for the Gulf of Pasia International Short Film Festival. The film portrays a mother and daughter navigating life’s challenges. Having been selected
Director of “Unripe” Pulls Film from Tehran Short Film Festival Amidst Civil Unrest and Protests in Iran.
Director Nava Nemati, along with other accepted filmmakers, has withdrawn from the Tehran Short Film Festival due to her affiliation with the Women, Life, and Freedom movement amidst civil unrest
Donya Madani’s “Silver” to Feature at 56th Hof International Film Festival in Germany
Iranian filmmaker Donya Madani’s short film “Silver” has been selected to showcase at the 56th Hof International Film Festival in Germany. The film tells the emotional story of a mother
Actress Nava Nemati Makes Directorial Debut with Short Film “Unripe”
Nava Nemati, known for her roles in Barcelona and Pink Line, makes her directorial debut with Unripe, a short film about Ava’s unwillingness to act in a theater production based
“Feminity” selected for competitive section at 9th Life After Oil International Film Festival
The upcoming 9th Life After Oil International Film Festival in Sardinia, Italy, will feature the documentary “Feminity” in its competitive section. Directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by Alireza
Film Review: Cause of Death: Unknown (2022) by Ali Zarnegar
Ali Zarnegar’s “Cause of Death: Unknown” is a decent Iranian drama/mystery film that manages to captivate its audience with its intriguing storyline. The technical aspects of the movie are also
“Hashem Mortazavian’s “One Pine, Hundred Sparrows” selected for screening at London International Documentary Festival”
The London International Documentary Festival (LIDF) has chosen “One Pine, One Hundred Sparrows,” a documentary on educating undocumented children in Isfahan, for screening at their upcoming event. The film tells
“Femininity” to be screened at London International Documentary Festival
“Femininity,” a documentary directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by Alireza Alavian, has been selected for screening at the London International Documentary Festival. The film follows the stories of
Winning films of the fifth edition of MyART International Film Festival
MYART It is “Khatemeh”, by Hadi and Mehdi Zarei, the winner of the 5th edition of MyArt International Film Festival, the independent cinema festival promoted by the Multiethnic Cultural Association La Kasbah Onlus and
Documentary Review: Femininity (2020)
A documentary that is shocking due to the truths it communicates. In his third, but first documentary feature, Mohsen Ostad Ali continues the recent legacy of Iranian films that present
Interview with Hadi and Mehdi Zarei
We talk with Hadi and Mehdi Zarei about shooting such a difficult subject, gaining the trust of a rather extreme family, the situation of Afghan immigrants in Iran, the state
Khatemeh has been named among the best Asian documentaries of 2020
Asian Movie Pluse cinematic website has announced the name of the doc codirected by Mehdi and Hadi Zarei as one of the top films of the year.
One Night in Teheran Best Film at Siff 2020
One Night in Teheran by Iranian director Farhad Najafi won the awards for Best FilmandBest Cinematography at the Siff-Salento International Film Festival 2020, which ended on September 6.
Khatemeh; One of the most shocking documentaries of the latest years
Khatemeh won the Best Documentary Feature Award at the Herat International Women’s Film Festival
Iranian cinema big winner of Herat Intl. Women’s Film Festival
Iranian cinema was the big winner at the 6th Herat International Women’s Film Festival (HIWFF) as movies from the country garnered awards in six categories of the Afghan event on
Movies from Iran line up for Herat women’s festival
Art and Experience: A lineup of 14 movies from Iranian filmmakers will be competing in the 6th Herat International Women’s Film Festival (HIWFF), which will take place in the Afghan
Iranian Actor, Actress Crowned Best at U.S. SFO Festival
Iranian Actor, Actress Crowned Best at U.S. SFO Festival Kayhan TEHRAN (MNA) – Iranian actor ‘Shahab Hosseini’ and actress ‘ Mina Vahid’ have won awards at 13th Annual Iranian Film
Iranian film Khatemeh awarded special mention at Italian festival
Iranian documentary ‘Khatemeh,’ directed by Hadi and Mehdi Zarei, received a special mention at the LIFE AFTER OIL International Film Festival in Italy.
Iranian documentary Khatemeh has received the Special Mention
Iranian documentary ‘Khatemeh’ has received the Special Mention of the Jury in the Human Rights Feature Movie section of Life After Oil International Film Festival in Italy, September 8-13.
Khatemeh heads to Spain
The 2020 FicoNova Int’l Film Festival in Spain has selected to screen ‘Khatemeh’ from Iran.
‘Khatemeh’ in Italy and Spain
The documentary, made by Zarei brothers – Mehdi and Hadi – will be screened at Italy’s Life After Oil, which is scheduled for September, and Spain’s FicoNova Film Festival which
AmDocs to screen Khatemeh
The Iranian films “Echo” and “Khatemeh” will go on screen at the American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs), which will take place in Palm Springs, California from March 27
“Khatemeh” documentary to vie in AmDocs
Documentary Film, “Khatemeh” (The End), made by Zarei brothers is to be screened in the 9th American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) in the Untied States.
Iranian filmmaker selected for DOK Leipzig jury
The Switzerland-based Iranian filmmaker Majid Movasseghi has been selected as a member of a jury for the 62nd DOK Leipzig.
62nd DOK Leipzig picks six Iranian films
Khatemeh will go on screen during the 62nd DOK Leipzig, the international festival for documentary and animated films running in the German city from October 28 to November 3.
Khatemeh goes to Florence Film Awards in Italy
Iranian documentary ‘Khatemeh’, directed by Hadi and Mehdi Zarei, has been accepted into the screening program of Florence Film Awards in Italy.
Geneva Hosts Iran Films
A lineup of Iranian films is set to appear in the running at various sections of the 14th International Oriental Film Festival of Geneva (FIFOG).