Iranian cinema

Jafar Panahi at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
Jafar Panahi
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Iran court rejects filmmaker Panahi's appeal against jail term

Panahi's sentence was based on "producing an underground and problematic film against the ruling establishment"

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 June, 2026
Living Twice_Dying Thrice
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Survival against the odds explored in Living Twice, Dying Thrice

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

21 May, 2026
This photo taken on October 12, 2010 shows Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami attending a presentation of his film "Certified Copy" during a press conference during the 15th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) on October 12, 2010 in Busan.
US-Israel war on Iran
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Israeli strike damages home of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami

The New Arab Staff
25 March, 2026
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Improv, courage and survival in The Friend’s House is Here

The New Arab Staff

Mae Abdulbaki

27 February, 2026
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Obituary
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Bahram Beyzai: A legacy in Iran's film, theatre, and literature

Zainab Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi

07 January, 2026
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Iranian cinema
MENA
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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
It_was_just_an_accident
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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)
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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
Arab film
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A cinematic feast from MENA, a hundred miles from Hollywood

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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

The New Arab Staff

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

The New Arab Staff

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
Iranian cinema
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The Red Suitcase: The false narrative of fleeing for freedom

Tiara Sahar Ataii

Tiara Sahar Ataii

24 March, 2023