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Written on 11/02/2013, 10:11
Winners names of 31st Fajr International Film Festival
The names of winners of 31st edition of Fajr International Film Festival
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the names of winners were announced at different sections of 31st edition of Fajr Film Festival as below:
Looking for Simorgh (Iran Cinema Competition)
Mechanical Special Effects
Mohsen Rouzbahani (Refund)
Visual Special Effects
Behnam...Written on 10/02/2013, 18:11
“Wim Decker”, the Dutch filmmaker: Fajr Film Festival, a bridge to link filmmakers and film lovers
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Wim Decker”, the Dutch Filmmaker, has participated in 31st Fajr International Film Festival on behalf of Maskwood Company.
As per him, holding such festival and conferences are necessary for artistic and cultural interactions between two countries and he is sincerely thankful of the executive group of...Written on 10/02/2013, 17:18
Arthur C. Art Olivier: Freedom of Speech in the West is just a motto
“Arthur Art Olivier”, former mayor of one state at California, had an interview with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival; he talked about the Medias in United Stated and said: There is an integrated policy to control the Medias in United States.
Nowadays there are some advertisements with some basic goals in Hollywood Films, also some organized news broadcast through TV networks that...Written on 10/02/2013, 17:11
“TVF” Company Representative: Iran’s Cinema is known worldwide
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Harriet Armston Clarke”, the exhibitor of UK Documentary Film Distribution company “TVF”, (TVF International), has participated in Fajr International Festival’s Film Market for first time.
This year the 16th Market of Fajr International Film Festival was held at Milad Tower with the presence of the representatives of the countries...Written on 10/02/2013, 16:45
British Director: Fajr Film Festival’s atmosphere is unique
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Harry Ameis”, Director and documentary maker, has been participated in Fajr International Film Festival’s Market on behalf of the filmmaking company “Journeyman Pictures”.
Ameis and the company “Journeyman Pictures” are looking for artistic communications with Iranian Cinema and buying Iranian documentaries and offering the documentaries of...Written on 10/02/2013, 15:31
French Director: Fajr Film Festival is very exciting / Innocence and simplicity flow in the Iranian Films
“Christine Gilberte Gollame” the documentarian, writer, scholar and critic of Hollywood talked about the reason of her presence at 31st Fajr International Film Festival which is the documentary filmmaking and getting ideas of major international conferences.
She interviewed with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, she believed that such...Written on 10/02/2013, 12:14
Ambassador of Afghanistan to watch “Dust and Coral”
Afghanistan Ambassador watched the movie “Dust and Coral”
The ambassador of Afghanistan attended Fajr Film Festival to watch the movie “Dust and Coral”.
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, Dr. Naseer Ahmad Noor, the ambassador of Afghanistan in Iran, watched the movie “Dust and Coral”.
Afghanistan ambassador watched the film of “Dust and Coral” along with Masoud Atyabi, the...Written on 10/02/2013, 12:09
Haddad Adel attended Fajr Film Festival
The presence of Haddad Adel at Fajr International Film Festival
Gholamali Haddad Adel, Islamic Parliament member, attended Fajr Film Festival and watched the movie “Head to Seal”.
According the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, Gholamali Haddad Adel was present at Milad Tower Conference Center and watched the film “Head to Seal” directed by Hadi Moghaddam Doust.
It’s worth noting that the film was...Written on 10/02/2013, 00:49
The Nominees for Iranian Cinema Competition Section
31st Fajr Film Festival names the nominees for Iranian Cinema Competition Section
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the names of nominees in Iranian Cinema Competition Section (Looking for Simorgh) of 31st Fajr International Film Festival were announced as below:
Mechanical Special Effects:
1- Mohsen Rouzbahani (Refund)
2- Abbas Shoghi (Pickup on Southern Street)
3- Arash...Written on 10/02/2013, 00:44
Nominees of First Film Director’s Section
Fajr Film Festival names nominees in First Film Director Section
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the names of nominees in “New Vision” section (First Film Director Competition) were announced.
The names of nominees are as below:
Nominees for Best Technical and Artistic Achievement
1- Babak Ardalan for Sound of “Day Light”
2- Mohammad Reza Shirkhanlou for Acting in...Written on 10/02/2013, 00:40
Nominees for Documentary Films Competition Section
Announcement of Nominees for Documentary Films Competition Section
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the names of nominees in Documentary Films Competition Section (Cinema Verite) were announced as below:
· Nominee for Best Technical and Artistic Achievement
1- Cinematography of Last Days of the Winter (Hadi Behrouz)
2- Imaging of Lian River (Ramtin Balef / Rashid...Written on 08/02/2013, 23:39
French Filmmaker: Hollywood has created a fake God for the people
“Maria Poumier”, Independent Filmmaker of France:
Hollywood has provided the people a fake God
“Maria Poumier”, Independent filmmaker and university professor of France has an interview with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival and said: Hollywood is a War Machine that has created a fake God for the people to intrude into the people’s minds.
She added: Hollywood is a very dangerous tool...Written on 08/02/2013, 22:58
The Italian Filmmaking Lecturer: Iranian Films contain human relationships and strong emotions
The Italian Filmmaking Lecturer said:
Iranian Films contain human relationships and strong emotions
“Catherine D’Amico”, Italian Filmmaking researcher and lecturer had a short interview with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival and she found the festival so interesting, regarding the films of Iran’s Cinema she said that: the Iranian films are so strong in human...Written on 08/02/2013, 15:23
Six Latin American Countries’ Ambassadors at 31st Fajr Film Festival
The Ambassadors of 6 Countries in American Latin at 31st Fajr Film Festival
The ambassadors of 6 Latin American countries will attend the 31st Fajr International Film Festival to watch the documentary film of “In the Name of Freedom”.
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the documentary film “In the Name of Freedom” directed by Seyed Mohsen Mousavi will be screened at Milad...Written on 08/02/2013, 13:29
Rodrigo Pla:
Iranian Films are universal
Rodrigo Pla said:
The films of Iranian Cinema are universal
The member of International Jury at Fajr Film Festival, said: Iranian Films participated in International Section, were so good and it shows that Iran has a great Cinema. The most important point about Iranian movies is that they are universal.
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, one of the Jury members of International section, Rodrigo Pla, is a...Written on 08/02/2013, 13:28
Makoto Shinozaki: Iranian Films have the international standard
Makoto Shinozaki said:
Iranian Films have the international standard
A judge of International competition section at Fajr Film Festival said: Iran’s Cinema and films are so good and some of those films meet the international standards.
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Makoto Shinozaki” is one of the Jury members in the international competitive section at Fajr Film...Written on 08/02/2013, 12:17
Arthur C. Art Olivier: Freedom of Speech in the West is just a motto
The American guest at Fajr Film Festival:
Freedom of Speech in the West is just a motto.
“Arthur Art Olivier”, former mayor of one state at California, had an interview with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival; he talked about the Medias in United Stated and said: There is an integrated policy to control the Medias in United States. Nowadays there are some advertisements with some basic goals in...Written on 08/02/2013, 00:17
Britain Participant at Film Market: Besides the appropriate situations, Fajr Film Market has a friendly environment
Britain Participant at Film Market:
Besides the appropriate situations, Fajr Film Market has a friendly environment
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Harry Ames” is from U.K. and one of the participants at Fajr Film Festival’s Market. He answered to the question of how he evaluates Fajr Film Festival and Film Market, and said: I...Written on 07/02/2013, 21:32
The end of 3rd Conference on Hollywoodism
Third Conference on Hollywoodism ended
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the 4th and last day of the conference on Hollywoodism was held in Zarrin Hall, Azadi Hotel. Franklin Lamb mentioned about the sanctions against Iran and said: the International laws have forbidden such sanctions against citizens of a country and the sanctions’ results are illegal and immoral and it’s necessary to stand in...Written on 07/02/2013, 20:32
The famous Indian director: Fajr Film Festival has been arranged well
Dr. Biju, director of “Color of Sky” said:
Fajr Film Festival has been arranged well
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Bijukumar Damodaran”, known as Dr. Biju, is a famous Indian director. He served as the Jury member in Asian Film section at previous edition’s Fajr Film Festival. He is professionally a homoeopathic medical graduate and now he is rated as one of the...Written on 07/02/2013, 13:32
Laura Tarick: The narrative style of Iranian films is so natural and realistic
Laura Tarick:
The narrative style of Iranian films is so natural and realistic
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, Laura Tarick has participated in Film Marketing Section at Film Market as the representative of “Transit” company.
Laura has MA in journalism and directed some documentary and feature films. Her television works are including: “The emergence...Written on 07/02/2013, 10:55
17 Judges, Filmmakers and Artists to talk about 31st Fajr International Film Festival – 3rd Part, Film Market
17 Judges, Filmmakers and Artists have talked about 31st Fajr International Film Festival
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film festival, this year’s Film Festival was hosting so many filmmakers, critics and guests who had come from all over the world. The people had separate interviews to talk about the presence in Iran, Fajr Film...Written on 07/02/2013, 10:31
Bangladeshi Director: Iran’s Cinema is in progress worldwide
Bangladeshi Director:
Iranian Cinema is progressive in the world.
“Hadi Reezi” a Bangladeshi Filmmaker said that Iran’s Cinema is in progress worldwide.
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Hadi Reezi”, a Bangladeshi filmmaker who is one of the Jury members at Fajr Film Festival’s Felicity Cinema Section, he expressed his satisfaction about films’ quality participated in...Written on 06/02/2013, 23:31
17 Judges, Filmmakers and Artists to talk about 31st Fajr International Film Festival – Part 2
17 Judges, Filmmakers and Artists have talked about 31st Fajr International Film Festival
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film festival, this year’s Film Festival was hosting so many filmmakers, critics and guests who had come from all over the world. The people had separate interviews to talk about the presence in Iran, Fajr Film Festival, Iran’s...Written on 06/02/2013, 23:31
Danish Producer: I attend the next editions of Fajr Festival with my film
Danish producer said that I would attend the next editions of Fajr Film festival with my own film
“Simulson” expressed hope to participate in the next editions of Fajr Film Festival by one of his own films.
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Simulson” is a Danish producer who has attended as a guest in the International section at Fajr Film Festival.
The...Written on 06/02/2013, 23:31
Polish Judge: Iran’s Cinema is exemplary in Europe
Polish Judge said that Iranian Cinema is exemplary in Europe
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Philip Berne”, the Polish director is another member of the Jury at Festival’s International section. He said the festival’s films have been selected very intelligently and its diversity has been so great. He emphasizes that the films’ cultural difference has been a good basis for the...Written on 05/02/2013, 16:51
Spanish Critic and Writer: We would try our best to prevent the spread of Zionist thoughts
Spanish critic and writer:
We are trying our best to prevent the expansion of Zionist thoughts
Manuel Galianarez, the author, researcher and film critic interviewed with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival and said: I think that we should study on Zionism in two different aspects. First aspect is including the control of multinational countries’ banking and...Written on 05/02/2013, 15:49
Indian Judge: I feel close to Iranian Films
Indian Judge said I feel close to Iranian Films
International section’s Jury member said: Iran’s Cinema is well known and popular in India. : I am also feeling close to Iranian Films
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, “Grysh Gasravaly” was from India and a member of 31st FajrInternational Film Festival’s Jury.
He has found the 16 participated films in International Section so...Written on 05/02/2013, 15:39
The Deputy of Lebanese Al-Manar Network to meet Fajr Film Festival Director
The Deputy of Lebanese Al-Manar TV Network visited the Director of Fajr Film Festival
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the joint meeting was held between “Mohammad Reza Abbasian” - the director of 31st Fajr International Film Festival - and “Nasser Akhzar” - the Deputy of Lebanan’s Al-Manar Television Network.
They have negotiated about development of...Written on 05/02/2013, 15:23
“Felicity Cinema” and “World Panorama” Awards
“Felicity Cinema” and “World Panorama” Award have been announced
Tonight, 4 February 2013, “Felicity Cinema” and “World Panorama” Awards were given to the winners.
“Felicity Cinema” Awards
Crystal Simorgh Prize for Best Film: Sandra Harms
(For producing “Bekas”)
Crystal Simorgh Prize for Best Director: Panahbarkhoda Rezaei
(For “A Cradle for Mother”)
Crystal Simorgh Prize for Best Screenplay: Ali...Written on 04/02/2013, 21:00
Head of Cinema Organization’s speech details at the opening ceremony of conference on Hollywoodism and Cinema
Speech details of Head of Cinema Organization at the opening ceremony on Hollywoodism and Cinema
Sunday morning – 3 February 2013 – the International Conference on Hollywoodism and Cinema started to work at Tehran’s Azadi Hotel during a ceremony. The Head of Cinema Organization has talked about the investigation on dimensions of Hollywood’s effectiveness in Cinema.
According to...Written on 04/02/2013, 17:20
United State Senator: Iran’s Nuclear Program is Legal
U.S. Senator said:
Iran’s Nuclear Program is Legal
According to report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, at the opening ceremony of 3rd conference on Hollywoodism and Cinema, Mike Gravel, U.S. Senator and Former Presidential candidate of America said: This conference is very systematic. When I am looking back to my country history, the hatred and distaste to America’s government, it’s the governmental ruling...Written on 04/02/2013, 17:10
Shaikh Ali Zahir is Fajr Film Festival’s guest
Shaikh Ali Zahir is the guest of Fajr International Film Festival
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, Shaikh Ali Zahir, Head of Artistic and Cultural Essays of Lebanon and in charge of Media Affairs of Lebanese Hezbullah was attending at Milad Tower’s Conference Center and he was closely informed regarding holding of 31st Fajr International Film Festival.
After the presence in Festival’s...Written on 04/02/2013, 16:40
Dr. Hosseini: White House leaders to play the main role in the artistic policymaking of Hollywood
At the opening ceremony of 3rd conference on Hollywoodim and Cinema, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said:
The Leaders of White House determine the Hollywood’s artistic policy
According to the report of news Department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, at the opening ceremony of 3rd conference on Hollywoodim and Cinema “Seyed Mohammad Hosseini”, Minister of...Written on 03/02/2013, 10:38
Conference on “Hollywoodism and Cinema” to be opened on 3 February 2013
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the third conference on Hollywoodism and Cinema would be opened in Zarrin Hall of Azadi Hotel on Sunday, 3 February 2013, at 9:00 and will be continued up to 6 February 2013 for 4 days.
The opening ceremony of the conference is held with the presence of Gholam Ali Haddad Adel and under directing of Gholamreza Montazemi, the...Written on 03/02/2013, 10:27
Shamaghdari: Iran is under the cruelest sanctions due to the crime of being independent
In the Luncheon Banquet for Foreign Guests, Shamaghdari said:
To the crime of being independent, Iran is under the cruelest sanctions.
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the Luncheon Banquet for 31st Fajr International Film Festival’s Foreign Guests was held at Azadi Hotel on Friday noon.
The Jury of Fajr Film Festival’s...Written on 02/02/2013, 18:03
The meeting of Polish Cinema and Television committee with Shamaghdari and Abbasian
Polish Cinema and Television committee met Shamaghdari and Abbasian
The Polish Cinema and Television Committee headed by Television Head of Poland attended at Fajr Film Festival and had a meeting with Cinema Organization Manager and Fajr Film Festival Director last night.
According to the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, Television Head of Poland along with...Written on 02/02/2013, 18:02
Opening Ceremony of “China Cinema Outlook”
In the opening ceremony of China Cinema Outlook Section, Shamaghdari mentioned about
The Expansion of Cinematic activities between China and Iran by “China Cinema Outlook” section setup
According to the news department of Fajr International Film Festival, the opening ceremony of “China Cinema Outlook” was held with the presence of Javad Shamaghdari, President of Cinema Organization, Mohammad Reza Abbasian, director of 31st...Written on 02/02/2013, 17:57
Polish Cinema and Television committee to meet Head of Cinema Organization
Meeting of Polish Cinema and Television committee with the Cinema Organization Manager
According to the report of news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, the Polish Cinema and Television Committee visited Javad Shamaghdari, Cinema Organization Manager and Mohammad Reza Abbasian, director of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, in Milad Tower on Friday 1 February 2013 at 20:00.
The Television...Written on 02/02/2013, 17:52
Fajr Film Festival to host Ambassadors of Germany and Spain in Iran Today
Ambassadors of Germany and Spain are the guests of Fajr Film Festival in Iran Today
Ali Haj Ghassemi, Secretary of Festival International Section, had an interview with the news department of 31st Fajr International Film Festival and said: Today, Ambassadors of Germany and Spain countries would attend at Iran’s 31st Fajr International Film Festival.
Ghassemi also mentioned about the Film Market Holding...Written on 02/02/2013, 17:51
Chinese managers and filmmakers to come to Iran
Simultaneously with Fajr International Film Festival, Chinese managers and filmmakers come to Iran
At the same time of 31st Fajr International Film Festival, cinematic managers and a committee of filmmakers travel to Iran from China to attend the great cinematic event.
Chinese committee of filmmakers and cinematic managers come to Iran to participate in the opening of China Cinema Review at Fajr Film Festival.
Based on...Written on 01/02/2013, 06:16
Fajr Film Festival releases film titles to attend Special International Section
Some films from Spain, the UK, France and Japan at Special Section of Fajr Film Festival
The international film titles (Special Section) were announced by 31st Fajr International Film Festival.
31st Fajr International Film Festival’s Public Affairs announced this news and added: there are 12 films to be screened at Fajr Film Festival from countries including Spain, France, UAE, UK, Russia, Iraq,...Written on 01/02/2013, 06:16
3D performance of “Jet li” on the screen of Fajr Film Festival
The feature film “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate” directed by “Tsui Hark” and starring “Jet Li” is screened at Fajr Film Festival.
According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival news department, “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate” is a 2011 China production” directed by “Tsui Hark” and starring “Jet Li”, the famous artist of martial films, it would be screened in 3D films section and China Cinema...Written on 28/01/2013, 16:37
The Iranian Films to attend Fajr Film Festival’s Felicity Cinema section
The accepted Iranian Films have been announced to attend Fajr Film Festival’s Felicity Cinema section
31st Fajr International Film Festival’s Public Affairs announced this news and added: This section has been planned for the competition of Muslim filmmakers; there are 3 Iranian films that will compete with 9 foreign films.
The following films would participate in this section:
1- A cradle for...Written on 28/01/2013, 16:37
Whatever you need to know of Poland Cinema Review Section at Fajr International Film Festival
According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival news department, 7 Polish films will be reviewed at 31st Fajr International Film Festival.
The Polish films will be introduced as below:
Life
“Life” is 2000 Polish production directed by “Krzysztof Zanussi”. The film is the story of a doctor who diagnoses with his terminal disease. After its success in Poland, this film has won...Written on 25/01/2013, 16:14
The film review for China’s Cinema at 31st Fajr International Film Festival
According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival news department, 10 Chinese films will be screened and reviewed at According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival news department.
“Aftershock”, 2010 production directed by “Feng Xiaogang”; “The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate”, 2011 production directed by “Tsui Hark”; “Walking to School”, 2009 production directed by “Peng Jiahuang” and...Written on 25/01/2013, 16:12
The accepted Non-Alignments Cinema Section films have been introduced by Fajr Film Festival
This year’s Fajr International Film Festival has specified a separate section as “Non-Alignments Cinema” in the structure of the international cinematic event. There are 10 films to be shown in this section.
31st Fajr International Film Festival’s Public Affairs introduced the films of this section as below:
Color of Sky / Dr. Biju
“Color of Sky” is a 2012 India film drama production, written...Written on 25/01/2013, 16:08
“The First Grader” directed by Justin Chadwick to be screened at 31 Fajr International Film Festival
According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival news department, the feature film of “The First Grader” is based on the true story of a Kenyan man who enrolled in elementary education at the age of 84.
The film is a 2011 co-production of England, United States and Kenya. It is directed by “Justin Chadwick”. The film won several awards and was nominated for the...Written on 25/01/2013, 16:08
Fajr International Film Festival hosts “House with a Turret”
“House with a Turret” directed by “Eva Neymann” will be screened at Fajr Film Festival’s International Competition Section.
According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival news department, the feature film of “House with a Turret” is a 2012 production, directed by an Irish director “Eva Neymann”. The film tells the story of a 8-year-old boy who is travelling with his mother towards his grandmother. The black...Written on 21/01/2013, 16:34
“Roman Polanski”, the famous Polish director’s film will be screened at 31st Fajr International Film Festival
“Carnage”, the latest film made by the famous Polish director, “Roman Polanski will be screened at 31st edition of Fajr International Film Festival.
According to the report of 31st Fajr International Film Festival’s Public Affairs, “Carnage” is a comedy film and 2011 co-production of France, Germany, Spain and Poland. Roman Polanski is co-writer of screenplay based on the play...