Headlines out of Iran often focus on economic and political strife, and earlier this year the country’s war with Israel. But ...

His most recent movie, the Palme d'Or-winning 'It Was Just an Accident,' is only the latest of a 30-year career that's thrown the filmmaker obstacles at every turn.

A serious, often surprisingly comic, search for truth in contemporary Tehran, “Accident” begins as a man accidentally ...

American filmmakers, for the most part, enjoy luxury and freedoms when making movies in the United States that filmmakers in ...

Mizna is bringing classics of Iranian cinema to the Twin Cities throughout 2025. Its monthly — sometimes bi-monthly — screening series will spotlight historically important Iranian films as well as ...

Ten films from Iran are present at the 13th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN), which kicked off on October 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

This meaningful film is written and directed by Narges Abyar. Drawing upon her experiences during the Iranian revolution, Abyar tells us the story of Bahar, a young girl who lives with her grandmother ...

Director Jafar Panahi spoke with NBC News about how his time in prison shaped his new film, which debuted in limited release ...

The Farsi-language film that bowed in Venice is the first feature to be co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Based on real-life stories, the Farsi-language ...

And during those same years, some of the most important works in the history of Iranian cinema were made—including Oscar nominated films. My previous film, Leila’s Brothers, according to the ...

"You all have the power to do anything." Film Forum has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed documentary film ...

"The entire world is watching you, Leila!" XYZ Films has unveiled an official US trailer for the indie sports drama titled Tatami, which originally premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival a few ...