Iranian cinema

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Bahram Beyzai: A legacy in Iran's film, theatre, and literature

The New Arab remembers Bahram Beyzai, one of the pioneering forces of Iranian New Wave cinema, whose influence continues to resonate worldwide

Zainab Mehdi

07 January, 2026

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Iranian cinema pioneer Bahram Beyzai dies at 87

The New Arab Staff

29 December, 2025

Jafar Panahi attends the red carpet during day Seven of the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival

Iran

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Iran filmmaker Panahi says to return home despite sentencing

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 December, 2025

Inside Amir film

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Inside Amir: A quiet portrait of leaving Iran

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

28 November, 2025

An Iranian walks past a movie theatre in Tehran

Iran

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Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai dies at 84

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 October, 2025

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Unpacking the Cannes Palme d’Or win of It Was Just an Accident

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

20 June, 2025

Jafar Panahi speaks during the "Un Simple Accident" press conference at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Cannes Film Festival

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Iranian filmmaker Panahi says under 'pressure' over Cannes film

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

21 May, 2025

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig reveals dark side of Iranian politics

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

23 August, 2024

Me, Maryam, the Children and 26 Others: Farshad Hashemi unveils the daily confines of Iranian women

Iran

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Farshad Hashemi unveils the daily confines of Iranian women

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

14 March, 2024

A cinematic feast from MENA, a hundred miles from Hollywood

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A cinematic feast from MENA, a hundred miles from Hollywood

Hadani Ditmars

13 January, 2024

8 of the best MENA films in 2023

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8 of the best MENA films in 2023

Hanna Flint

29 December, 2023

Shayda: Sheltering from abuse in a faraway sanctuary

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Shayda: Sheltering from abuse in a faraway sanctuary

Hanna Flint

20 October, 2023

Terrestrial Verses: the Iranian regime’s day of reckoning

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Terrestrial Verses: The Iranian regime’s day of reckoning

Tiara Sahar Ataii

Tiara Sahar Ataii

13 October, 2023

Iran

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Scorsese backs petition against Iran film director's jailing

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 August, 2023

Iran

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Iran bans film festival over poster of actress without hijab

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 July, 2023

Hassan Nazer's 'Winners': Iranian metrosexuality and the moral dilemma of art

Iran

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Hassan Nazer's 'Winners' and the moral dilemma of art

Tiara Sahar Ataii

Tiara Sahar Ataii

05 May, 2023

The Red Suitcase

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The Red Suitcase: The false narrative of fleeing for freedom

Tiara Sahar Ataii

Tiara Sahar Ataii

24 March, 2023

Press shot: The Swimmers

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Eight of the best MENA films to hit our screens in 2022

Hanna Flint

29 December, 2022

Still from 'The Wastetown'

Iran

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The Wastetown: A mother’s desperate search for her son

Davide Abbatescianni

09 December, 2022

Iranian Feminist Cinema

Iran

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Reels of Freedom: Talking about the feminist cinema of Iran

Nilosree Biswas

Nilosree Biswas

11 November, 2022

World War III still

Iran

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World War III: A definitive and decisive history of rage

Davide Abbatescianni

14 October, 2022