Event celebrates legacies of Badr Shakir al-Sayyab and Mustafa Akkad with wide international participation HILLA, Iraq (MNTV) – Iraq marked a significant milestone in global cultural exchange with the launch of the 12th Babylon Festival of International Cultures and Arts. The event brought together intellectuals, poets, artists, and musicians...
Festival to be permanently held on May 24 each year, symbolizing resilience and victory, organizers announce TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s prestigious 18th International Resistance Film Festival is set to open on May 17, 2025, with the event concluding on May 24, coinciding with the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr. Jalal Ghaffari,...
Over 20 Iranian cinema professionals to showcase visual artworks at Sarvenaz Gallery SHIRAZ, Iran (MNTV) — The Sarvenaz Gallery in Shiraz will open its doors on April 24 for the second edition of the group exhibition Fragments of a Mirror, presenting visual artworks by more than 20 prominent figures from Iran’s film industry. Following a [&hel...
Event highlights Saudi filmmaking talent and global connections as part of Vision 2030 JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) –The 12th edition of Saudi Arabia’s Effat International Student Film Festival is underway at Effat University in Jeddah, spotlighting the creative talents of the Kingdom’s emerging filmmakers alongside student productions from aro...
Papa Pipi Terpaling Puasa resonates across Southeast Asia with relatable humor KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The Ramadan-themed animated series Papa Pipi Terpaling Puasa has captured the hearts of audiences across Southeast Asia, amassing over 182 million views on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Produced by Monsta, the 30-episode micro-serie...
Event showcases Algeria’s thriving short film industry and supports young filmmakers through training, screenings, and cultural exchange CONSTANTINE, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has launched the first edition of the Cirta Short Film Days – a landmark event that celebrates the growing impact of short filmmaking in the country. The event will take...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – A shocking new documentary, unveils France’s illegal use of chemical weapons against Algerian resistance fighters and civilians during the country’s war for independence (1954–1959). Titled Algeria… Special Weapons Units, the film is directed by Claire Pière and produced by Luc Martin-Gosset for SOLENT Productio...
