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Tehran hosts exhibition on Palestine
IRNA – A selection of works by world Islamic artists with a focus on Palestine was held at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Tehran on October 22.
The exhibition, featuring a curated collection of artworks by Iranian and Arab painters, was held as a side event to a major gathering of artists in support of the oppressed people of Palestine.
The opening ceremony was attended by Iran's Deputy Culture Minister for Arts Affairs Mahmoud Salari, Director-General of Visual Arts at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and Acting Director of the Museum of Contemporary Arts Tehran.
The one-day exhibition showcased around 50 pieces from the treasure trove of the Museum of Contemporary Arts Tehran and the artistic community, with a central theme of resistance and occupied Palestine.
Iran’s film to be screened in American festival
ILNA – The short documentary film ‘The Beating Heart of the Middle East,’ directed and produced by Rama Nami, is scheduled to have its international debut at the fourth Inner City Short Film Festival in the United States.
In the 18-minute documentary, Nami's research and visual storytelling portray various facets of Dubai.
The film's poster was designed by Bahareh Sabaghi.
This festival, focusing on topics related to urban life and city culture, will take place on November 4 in Los Angeles, the United States.
The Inner City Short Film Festival is all about storytelling and the documentation, exhibition, collection, preservation and study of the stories not only the filmmakers will share, but every awardee, presenter, viewer and participant will share.