The closing ceremony of the 43rd Fajr International Theater Festival took place on Saturday evening, February 2, at Vahdat Hall, with Abbas Salehi, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and a group of artists in attendance.

Why It Matters: 

The 43rd Fajr Theater Festival has come to a close, celebrating creativity and talent from across Iran. The prestigious event, held annually in Tehran, showcased a diverse array of performances, from traditional storytelling to contemporary experimental theater.

This year’s edition has also dedicated a section to the oppressed people of Gaza, featuring performances that will be showcased on stage.  

 

Key Points: 

  • A total of 231 works from 46 countries including Russia, Norway, Sweden, Canada, and several African countries applied to participate in this year's event.
  • Notable participants of the ceremony included prominent figures such as veteran actors and stage directors Akbar Zanjanpour, Davood Fathalibeigi, Alireza Osivand, Hossein Mosafer Astaneh, Farzaneh Neshatkhah, Azita Hajian, Saeed Asadi, Shahram Karami, Behzad Farahani, Parisa Moqaddam, Ayoub Aqakhani, Hadi Marzban, and Leili Aaj, among others.

  • Six stage works will be presented in the Gaza section

 

 

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43rd International Fajr Film Festival Kicks off in Tehran

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