House of Cinema
خانه سینما
Cultural organization for filmmakers
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View Timeline →Philosophy Professor to Speak at Iranian House of Cinema Book Week
Thomas E. Wartenberg, a philosophy professor from Mount Holyoke College, will speak at the Iranian House of Cinema Book Week, highlighting the intersection of philosophy…
Navid Mihandoost, Imprisoned Director, Criticizes Government's Treatment of Artists
Navid Mihandoost, an imprisoned Iranian director, criticized the government's treatment of artists and the inaction of cultural institutions following controversies at the Fajr Film Festival.…
About 300 Iranian filmmakers have 'open judicial cases' following the protests of 2022
Approximately 300 Iranian filmmakers are facing open judicial cases due to their involvement in the 2022 protests against the mandatory hijab and in support of…
Iman Pourgholizadeh, Young Filmmaker Arrested During 2021 Protests, Passes Away
Iman Pourgholizadeh, a young Iranian filmmaker previously arrested during the 2021 protests, has been found dead at his home. His death has raised concerns, especially…
Judiciary Claims Cause of Bahareh Leilahi's Death is Under Investigation
Bahareh Leilahi, a filmmaker, was reported to have died under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts about her death circulating on social media. The Iranian judiciary…
Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence; Cannes Festival Directors' Reaction and Scorsese's Efforts to Overturn the Sentence
Saeed Roustayi, director of 'Brothers Leila,' was sentenced to six months in prison for propaganda against the regime, sparking international condemnation, including from Cannes Film…
Protest Gathering of Filmmakers at Kiarostami's Grave
Filmmakers in Iran are organizing a protest gathering at the grave of Abbas Kiarostami following a controversial medical ruling regarding his treatment. The event is…