Veteran Iranian actor Saeed Pirdoust dies at 85
Saeed Pirdoust, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died at the age of 85, Iranian media reported.
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Funeral of renowned Iranian artist Bahram Beyzaie held in San Francisco
The farewell ceremony for prominent Iranian playwright, filmmaker, and scholar Bahram Beyzaie was held on Saturday in San Francisco, where he was laid to rest at the Skylawn Memorial Park.
Demise of Bahram Beyzai loss for Iran’s artistic and cultural community: President Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered his condolences over the passing of Bahram Beyzai, one of the pioneers of Iranian cinema and theatre.
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai dies on his birthday
Prominent Iranian filmmaker, playwright, and theater director Bahram Beyzai has passed away on the anniversary of his birth, media sources reported on Saturday.
Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59
Hamid Taleghani, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died after a period of illness caused by liver cancer, Iranian media reported.
Appeals court lifts detention order for actor Pejman Jamshidi, cites lack of new evidence
Pejman Jamshidi’s attorney says an appeals court has overturned the lower court’s ruling and lifted the actor’s detention order after determining that no new evidence had emerged to justify continued custody.
Iran Actors Guild criticizes treatment of detained performers in publicized arrest case
The Iranian Actors Guild has issued a statement expressing “deep regret and concern” over the recent arrest of several well-known actors during a private gathering and the subsequent media coverage of the incident.
Fajr International Film Festival continues into sixth day in Shiraz
The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival entered its sixth day on Tuesday in southern Iranian city of Shiraz, featuring a full schedule of screenings, panel discussions and critical review sessions at the Honar-e Shahr-e Aftab cultural complex.
Iranian film director Asghar Nasiri dies at 63
Iranian film director and producer Asghar Nasiri has died due to severe respiratory complications, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
Iran director Majidi receives special honor at First Eurasia International Film Festival
Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received the Special Award of the inaugural Eurasia International Film Festival for his “significant contribution to world cinema.”