Cinema Museum: A Treasure Trove of Iran’s Cinematic History

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Bagh-e Ferdows: A Two-Century Witness to Shemiran and Its Stories

During the Qajar era, it was customary for nobles and high-ranking figures to build residences near the royal summer retreats of each monarch. Staying close to the king throughout the year not only signaled loyalty but also served as a public demonstration of status and family prestige.

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Twenty Iranian Mid-Length Documentaries Selected for the 19th Cinema Verité Festival
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“Taji” Wins Best International Film at Oscar-Qualifying Festival
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Winners of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival AnnouncedWednesday, December 3, 2025
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“Cinema Verité” Launches with an Iranian Spirit, Honoring Mother’s Day

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Cinema Museum Galleries Closed Due to Air Pollution

Cinema Museum Galleries Closed Due to Air Pollution

Foreign Media Professionals and Documentary Filmmakers Visit Cinema Museum in Tehran

Foreign Media Professionals and Documentary Filmmakers Visit Cinema Museum in Tehran

Screenings of “Cinema Verite 19” to Be Hosted at the Cinema Museum

Screenings of “Cinema Verite 19” to Be Hosted at the Cinema Museum

Mobile Filmmaking Course Kicks Off at Cinema Museum of Iran

Mobile Filmmaking Course Kicks Off at Cinema Museum of Iran

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Samuel Khachikian, known as the “Hitchcock of Iran,” pioneered Iranian cinema by creating the country’s first film trailer and introducing classical music into film scores.
Samuel Khachikian, known as the “Hitchcock of Iran,” pioneered Iranian cinema by creating the country’s first film trailer and introducing classical music into film scores.
A pioneering filmmaker, Abdolhossein Sepanta changed the course of Iranian cinema by creating the country’s first sound film, The Lor Girl.
A pioneering filmmaker, Abdolhossein Sepanta changed the course of Iranian cinema by creating the country’s first sound film, The Lor Girl.
A set of wooden seats from Cinema Palace, once one of Tehran’s most prestigious movie theaters, is now preserved at the Cinema Museum of Iran—the only surviving relic of a venue that famously screened early foreign sound films.
A set of wooden seats from Cinema Palace, once one of Tehran’s most prestigious movie theaters, is now preserved at the Cinema Museum of Iran—the only surviving relic of a venue that famously screened early foreign sound films.
The place most intertwined with the cinematic memories of Isfahan’s residents is Chaharbagh Abbasi. Long before Lalehzar in Tehran became a major social hub, Chaharbagh served as the city’s primary social center for nearly 400 years.
The place most intertwined with the cinematic memories of Isfahan’s residents is Chaharbagh Abbasi. Long before Lalehzar in Tehran became a major social hub, Chaharbagh served as the city’s primary social center for nearly 400 years.