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44th Fajr Film Festival Anounces Winners

Thursday, 12 February 2026 12:29
Winners of the 44th Fajr Film Festival were announced during a ceremony held at Tehran's Vahdat Hall, with awards presented across various categories.

Fajr Film Festival Closing Ceremony: A Stage Between Celebration and Subtext

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 21:23
The 44th Fajr Film Festival drew its final curtain with the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, in attendance. The Crystal Simorghs were awarded one by one. Maral Farjad, her composure a quiet defiance of the year’s hardships, accepted her award via video conference. Shahram Haghighatdoost followed, his name now carved deeper into the festival’s memory.

44th Fajr Theater Festival Concludes With Winners Announced In Tehran

Sunday, 01 February 2026 20:19
The closing ceremony of the 44th Fajr International Theater Festival was held Sunday night at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, bringing together officials and artists as top honors across multiple competitive sections were announced.

Shiraz Hosts Closing Ceremony of 43rd Fajr International Film Festival

Tuesday, 02 December 2025 21:01
The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival closed Tuesday with a ceremony attended by Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Abbas Salahi, Iranian filmmakers and artists, and cinema figures from 35 countries.

Iran, Pakistan to Collaborate on Cultural Film Project Honoring Allama Iqbal

Monday, 01 December 2025 21:44
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced at the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival that Tehran and Islamabad will collaborate on a cultural film project dedicated to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the renowned philosopher-poet who composed much of his work in Persian.

Chinese Director to Iran Press: Iranian Films Enrich My Teaching

Monday, 01 December 2025 20:34
Zhang Zhong, a Chinese professor and director, told Iran Press that he incorporates Iranian films into his classes. Praising the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival as 'vibrant and fair,' he said he has met with several directors and producers and expressed interest in purchasing films for screening in China.

Pakistani Official to Iran Press: Pakistan, Iran to Sign Cultural Agreements

Monday, 01 December 2025 19:51
During his visit to Shiraz for the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival, Pakistan’s Minister of Culture told Iran Press that Tehran and Islamabad will sign cultural cooperation agreements, marking a new milestone in strengthening bilateral ties.

Eight Films to Screen on Day Five of Fajr International Film Festival in Shiraz

Sunday, 30 November 2025 20:08
On the fifth day of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival, eight films across various categories will be showcased in Shiraz, furthering the celebration of global cinema.

Romanian Filmmaker: Iranian and Romanian Cinema Share Similarities

Sunday, 30 November 2025 17:29
On the sidelines of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival in Shiraz, Romanian filmmaker Ioana Mischie described Iranian and Romanian cinema as similar, citing their shared historical challenges.

War, Resistance and Hope Highlighted at Shiraz Narrative of Peace Exhibition

Saturday, 29 November 2025 11:40
On the sidelines of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival, Shiraz hosted the international photo exhibition “Narrative of Peace”, showcasing artists’ perspectives on war, resistance, and the pursuit of hope.