These groundbreaking films by Iranian women directors explain the deep-rooted origins of the Iranian feminist movement.

Cinema lovers, rejoice! Iranian cinema has never been more relevant, diverse, or accessible. From intimate family dramas to bold political statements, Iranian filmmakers continue to push boundaries ...

In Rome on the evening of April 4, as Iran was being pounded by U.S. and Israeli missiles, a large crowd celebrated the ...

The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has welcomed changes to submission rules for the Best International ...

Voices inside the country decry the toll on civilians and cinema, while exiled filmmakers warn they’ve been shut out of Iran’s future. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief With no end in sight to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Since 2012, only one country has won the Oscar for Best International Feature twice: Iran. The achievement is all the more remarkable for the stringent censorship that filmmakers in the Islamic ...

Cultural-political overlap: Seven Iranian films depicting women’s oppression emerge alongside Australian sanctions targeting regime officials for systemic rights violations. Why now: The overlap comes ...

The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) is hailing new rules announced on Friday by the Academy of Motion ...

MENA cinema returns to Cannes Film Festival 2026 with powerful films from Iran, Palestine, Sudan and beyond, exploring war, ...

The story of Mashhadi Jews, from persecution in Iran to preserving Jewish identity, explored through one family and a new ...