Art news in brief

“Writing down the Bones” hits Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Natalie Goldberg’s “Writing down the Bones” has recently been published in Iran by Vistar Publications. 

 

Translated into Persian by Shahram Adilipur, the book brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. 

 

It also includes an interview with the author, in which she reflects on the relationship between Zen sitting practice and writing, the importance of place and the power of memory.

 

 

Iranian troupe to perform “The Taming of the Shrew” in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian director Maryam Kazemi’s troupe will begin performing William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran today. 

 

The play will be stage based on a Persian translation by Kurosh Asadollahi.

 

“The Taming of the Shrew” has been adapted frequently for stage and screen, opera and musical theater.

 

 

“Iranian Ninja” wins award at U.S. filmfest

TEHRAN – “Iranian Ninja” directed by Marjan Riahi has been named best documentary at the 8th Central Illinois Feminist Film Festival.

 

The festival was organized by Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from March 23 to 25.

 

The documentary chronicles the struggles of Khatereh Jalilzadeh in Tehran for teaching young girls how to twirl nunchucks and launch dropkicks.

 

 

“Red Dream” to go on screen at Indian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Red Dream” directed by Shahriar Purseyyedian will go on screen at the 7th CMS International Children’s Film Festival, which will be held in India from April 7 to 15. 

 

Produced by the Iranian Young Cinema Society (IYCS), it features the story of a wistful boy who lives with his grandmother on the eve of the Iranian New Year.

 

 

“Elegy” to compete in Zanzibar Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – “Elegy”, a 29-minute Iranian film directed by Yusef Kargar, will be screened at the Zanzibar International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held in Tanzania from July 18 to 26.

 

“Elegy” narrates the story of an old man who has been waiting for the return of his missing son for over 25 years. 

 

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