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Iranpress: Shiraz Hosts Closing Ceremony of 43rd Fajr International Film Festival

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.

Iranpress: Chinese Director to Iran Press: Iranian Films Enrich My Teaching

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Iranpress: Romanian Filmmaker: Iranian and Romanian Cinema Share Similarities

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.

Iranpress: Lebanese Filmmaker: Iran Is a Place of Real People and Real Meaning

Lebanese Filmmaker: Iran Is a Place of Real People and Real Meaning

Saturday, 29 November 2025 11:40

The Lebanese filmmaker, Lara Abou Saifan, in her interview with Iran Press, said that: "I love the Iranian way of portraying themes, aesthetics, dialogues, and how they represent societal, humanitarian, and personal issues in cinema. It is one of the schools that puts art and cinema together."

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

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.

Iranpress: 43rd Fajr Film Festival: Day Three Spotlights Iranian and International Films

43rd Fajr Film Festival: Day Three Spotlights Iranian and International Films

Friday, 28 November 2025 18:03

The third day of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival continued with a wide selection of international and Iranian films screened across different halls of the Shar-e Aftab Art Cinema in Shiraz.

Iranpress: Fajr Film Festival Free of Imperialist Influence: Turkish Filmmaker

Fajr Film Festival Free of Imperialist Influence: Turkish Filmmaker

Friday, 28 November 2025 15:41

Turkish filmmaker Cenk İzgören, in an interview with Iran Press, said that what sets the Fajr International Film Festival apart from other festivals is its freedom from global imperialist influences. İzgören added that the unique spirit found in Iranian cinema is rarely seen elsewhere, attributing it to Iran’s deep and rich cultural heritage.

Iranpress: Malaysian Filmmaker: Iranian Films are Very Close to Our Hearts

Malaysian Filmmaker: Iranian Films are Very Close to Our Hearts

Friday, 28 November 2025 13:21

In an interview with Iran Press, Malaysian filmmaker Chong Keat Aun describes Iranian films as "poetic," elaborates on the shared cultural roots between Iran and Malaysia, and speaks of Islam as a religion of kindness that has brought the two nations closer together.

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