The opening ceremony of the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verité” took place on Wednesday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m., in Hall No. 9 of the Mellat Cineplex.
According to the Iran Cinema Museum, this year’s opening ceremony—held one day before the birth anniversary of Fatimah al-Zahra and National Women’s and Mother’s Day—will have a distinctive and celebratory atmosphere.
The ceremony will be hosted by Amin Ghadami, documentary filmmaker, and will conclude with the screening of the documentary “Her Name Is Woman,” directed by Maria Mauti.
The 19th edition of Cinema Verité will run from December 10 to December 16, 2025, with screenings and events held at the Mellat Cineplex and the Cinema Museum of Iran.
Additionally, the opening ceremony of the documentary photo exhibition “From Frame to Documentary Narrative” will be held at the Iranian Artists Forum.