Homayoun Ershadi, star of “Taste of Cherry,” dies at 78
Homayoun Ershadi, one of the most distinctive and quietly powerful figures in Iranian and international cinema, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78 after a period of illness. His death marks the end of a rare artistic presence whose minimalist style and profound emotional depth left an enduring imprint on world cinema. From […]
Nasser Taghvai: The Lone Captain of Iranian Cinema
On the morning of October 14, 2025 (Mehr 22, 1404), Nasser Taghvai — filmmaker, writer, photographer, and teacher — passed away at the age of 84.Born in Abadan, Taghvai was one of the most visionary figures in Iranian cinema, whose works — from Bad Jen to Kaghaz-e Bi Khat (Unruled Paper) — bridged anthropology, literature, […]
Diane Keaton, the Enduring Smile of American Cinema, Dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the acclaimed actor whose wit, originality, and unmistakable style reshaped the image of women in American film, has died at the age of 79 in California. Her family confirmed the news late Saturday, requesting privacy and offering no further details about the cause of death. Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, […]
Claudia Cardinale, Eternal Icon of European Cinema, Dies at 87
Claudia Cardinale, the legendary Franco-Italian actress and one of the most enduring icons of post-war European cinema, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 87 in Nemours, France, surrounded by her children. The news, confirmed by her agent, was met with tributes from across the world of culture and politics. French […]
Robert Redford Dies at 89: The Passing of an American Icon
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 16, at his home in Utah. He was 89. His family confirmed the news to The New York Times, marking the end of an era in Hollywood that Redford himself helped shape across six […]
Emmy Awards 2025: A Historic Night for The Studio, Adolescence and The Pitt
Los Angeles, September 14, 2025 – The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards turned into an unforgettable evening for television, with The Studio, Adolescence and The Pitt emerging as the night’s biggest winners. Held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, the ceremony combined record-breaking victories, emotional speeches, and bold political statements. The Studio Breaks Records […]
Passing of Shahrzad: Actress, Poet, and One of the First Female Filmmakers in Iranian Cinema
Kobra Amin-Saeedi, better known by her artistic name Shahrzad, one of the pioneering female filmmakers and a remarkable actress of pre-revolution Iranian cinema, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 75. The news of her death was first shared through her Instagram page and soon resonated widely among artists and cinephiles. […]
Palme d’Or for “A Simple Accident”: Artistic Glory Amid Political Turmoil
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was awarded the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 24, for his latest film A Simple Accident—a triumph that sparked global admiration and stirred significant political controversy. Despite years of censorship and restrictions that had barred Panahi from officially making and screening films in Iran, this […]
Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes for “A Simple Accident”
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his latest film A Simple Accident, which competed in the festival’s main competition. This marks Panahi’s first appearance on the red carpet of an international film festival in nearly 15 years. Following his support for the protests against […]
A Simple Accident, a Bold Return to Cannes: Jafar Panahi Breaks the Silence with Art
Cannes – Exclusive Report for Honargardi After fifteen years of absence from international red carpets, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returned to the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival with his latest feature, A Simple Accident. While his presence inevitably resonates with political undertones due to his long-standing restrictions, it is the cinematic strength of […]
