Art & Culture November 15, 2018 3 This Day in History 35th Tehran Int’l Short Film (November 15)

Today is Thursday; 24th of the Iranian month of Aban 1397 solar hijri; corresponding to 7th of the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal Festival Names Winners 1440 lunar hijri; and November 15, 2018, of the Christian Gregorian Delkari Best Director (Documentary): Calendar. International Competition: Sajjad Imani for ‘Joker’ ; Seyed 1453 solar years ago, on this day in 565 AD, Justin II succeeded his Best Documentary: ‘And What Mostafa Fakhari for ‘Dolls Story’ maternal uncle Justinian I as emperor of the Byzantine Empire, and is the Summer Saying?’ by Payal Best Director (Experimental): ruled for eleven years till 574 during which he was embroiled in a Kapadia – Pouya Razi for ‘Not Being’ devastating war with the Sassanid Empire of in Syria and what is Best Animation (Mention): Best Actor: Soheil Ghanadan now Turkey. ‘Agouro’ – Portugal, France for ‘Borther’ ; Alireza Sanifar for 738 solar years ago, on this day in 1280 AD, German chemist and Best Animation: ‘Weekends’ – ‘Dissect’ philosopher, Saint Albertus Magnus, died. He succeeded in whitening USA Best Actress: Neda Jebraeeli for copper with the use of arsenic, after studying the Latin translation of Best Fiction: ‘Fauve’ – Canada ‘Cinderella’ Arabic books, especially those written by the Muslim scientists of Best Fiction (Mention): ‘The Best Director (Mention): Islamic Spain. Beetle at the End of the Street’ – Mohamamd Kart for ‘Pedovore’ 621 solar years ago, on this day in 1397 AD, Taj od-Din Firouz Spain Best Director Award: Sogol Shah, grandson of Ala od-Din Bahman Shah (founder of the Bahmani Iranian Cinema Competition: Rezvani for ‘Reverence’ kingdom of Iranian origin) ascended the throne of Gulbarga in the Best Cinematography: Sina Special Jury Award (Fiction): Deccan (southern India), after removing the puppet boy-king Shams Kermanizadeh for ‘Reverence’ Siavash Shahabi for ‘Dissect’ od-Din and his Turkic regent, Taghalchin, who five months earlier had Best Script: Omid Shams for Best Film (on Sacred Defense): blinded Ghiyas od-Din Shah Tahmatan and seized the throne. Firouz TEHRAN(MNA) – The 35th ‘The Fox’ by Sadegh Javadi ‘Dilemma’ ‘Empty View’ by Ali Zare Shah, the greatest ruler of the dynasty, reigned for 25 years. Tehran International Short Film Iranian Short Film Association Best Editing: Katayoun Parmar Audience Award: ‘Pedovore’ by 388 solar years ago, on this day in 1630 AD, German astronomer, Festival announced the winners Award: ‘Dissect’ by Siavash Shahabi and Mohammad Rouhbakhsh for Mohammad Kart Johannes Kepler, died at the age of 59. during the closing ceremony on Grand Prix in International ‘You’re Still Here’ The Grand Prix of the 35th Tehran Best Sound Editing: Hosein International Film Festival went to 149 solar years ago, on this day in 1869 AD, Russian orientalist, Tue. night, with the Grand Prix of Competition: ‘Dissect’ by Siavash the festival going to ‘In Between’ by Shahabi Ghourchian for ‘Am I a Wolf?’ ‘In Between’ by Aliyar Rasti Vasily Vladimirovich Bartold also known as Wilhelm Barthold, was Aliyar Rasti. UNICEF Awards: Best Director (Animation): The 35th Tehran International born in Saint Petersburg. He specialized in the history of and The winners in various categories Mention: ‘Fellow Citizen of War’ Mahboubeh Kalei for ‘Sink’ Film Festival was held in the Iranian the Turkic people (Turkology). His works include: “Ulugh-Beg”, are as follows: by Ahmad Zaeri Mention (Animation): Sadegh capital from Nov. 9-13 November “Turkestan Down to the Mongol Invasion”, “Mussalman Culture”, “A Best Film in Art & Expereince: Main Award: ‘Dolly’ by Ali Javadi for ‘The Fox’ 2018. Short History of Turkestan”, and “An Historical Geography of Iran”. 134 solar years ago, on this day in 1884 AD, the Berlin Conference started for division of Africa and plunder of its rich natural resources by European powers and continued until February 26 of the following ‘The Last Fiction’ Wins Best Animation at Peru Festival year, attended by representatives of France, Britain, Russia, Belgium, TEHRAN (IFILM)- Iranian Behdad, Baran Kosari, Ashkan Portugal, Austria, and Germany. Based on its decisions, each European animation, “The Last Fiction” Khatibi, Farrokh Nemati, Hassan state, which wanted to annex a part of Africa’s soil, should announce directed by Ashkan Rahgozar, has won Pourshirazi, Majid Mozaffari, its intention to other colonial powers. Despite the decisions made, the Best Animated Feature Film at the Shaqayeq Farahani, Melika feud between European states over expansion of influence in Africa 3rd AJAYU International Animation Sharifinia, Akbar Zanjanpour, was not settled. Festival held in Puno, Peru. Zoheir Yari, and Bita Farrahi. 129 solar years ago, on this day in 1889 AD, Brazil was declared Rahgozar’s film was awarded Best The Ajayu Festival is a window a republic by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca as Emperor Pedro II was Animated Feature Film by the jury so that the world of animation can deposed in a military coup. for its “technical quality, originality be seen taking advantage of the 83 solar years ago, on this day in 1935 AD, the famous Islamic of the script, and great production celebrated days of the city of Puno, scholar of Lebanon, Seyyed Mohammad Hussain Fazlollah, was born interpreting the mythology of the generating diverse public through in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq, to the scholar Abdur-Raoof Fazlollah. region in a fantastic way.” their projections, talks, advice and He established several schools, orphanages, hospitals and libraries. “The Last Fiction” is an animated workshops. He firmly opposed the illegal Zionist entity and stood against US account based on the story of The AJAYU International ‘Zahhak’, a tale from an Iranian Animation Festival based in the hegemonic designs on Lebanon, for which the Americans and the A still from “The Last Fiction”. Israelis tried several times to assassinate him. He breathed his last on national epic The Shahnameh landmark city of Puno aims to be a July 4, 2010 at the age of 74 in Beirut. (Book of Kings), written by window to the world of animation to ancient Iranian heroes and Some popular Iranian actors were 50 solar years ago, on this day in 1968 AD, Iranian poet, Mohammad Iranian poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi. by drawing on a diverse audience The 120-minute-long animation legends mentioned in Ferdowsi’s in the animations voice acting lineup, through their projections, talks, Hassan Rahi Mo’ayyeri, passed away at the age of 59. Besides ghazals, offers a different perspective masterpiece. namely: Parviz Parastoui, Hamed advice, and workshops. he wrote mathnavis. His poems reflect beautiful imagery, eloquence, and delicacy of expression. His book “Sayeh-e Omr” (The Shadow of Life) was printed in 1964. His famous poem is “Golhayeh Rangarang”. 39 solar years ago, on this day in 1979 AD, the Assembly of Muslim Researchers Discuss Environmental Experts completed the drafting and approval of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Constitution, to determine the basis of the Islamic system Woes at KANS Competition of government in accordance with the holy Qur’an, the hadith and TEHRAN (IFP)---- The Iranian for scholars, professors and Amirkabir University. The top 15 On the sidelines of the event, Islamic values, with special focus on social justice and compliance capital of Tehran recently hosted students. scholars presented their works to all participants wrote their views with human rights. an international competition, The closing ceremony of KANS the jury as well as domestic and regarding the challenges of life 37 solar years ago, on this day in 1981 AD, the philosopher and where 154 young researchers and was held on November 12 at international participants. and society on a wall. famous exegete of the holy Qur’an, Ayatollah Allamah Seyyed students from several Muslim Mohammad Hussain Tabatabaei, passed away at the age of 80, and countries offered their plans and was laid to rest in the mausoleum of Hazrat Ma’sumah (SA) in Qom. solutions to deal with water and He wrote several works in philosophy and Islamic sciences, including environmental problems. “The Principles of Philosophy and the Method of Realism” and the The researchers competed with famous 20-volume exegesis in Arabic titled “al-Mizan fi Tafsir al- each other in an event called Qur’an”, which has been translated into English language as well. His Knowledge Application and sessions with French philosopher Henry Corbin were held every fall Notion for Society (KANS), for 20 years from 1959 to 1979 in the presence of scholars to discuss which was held at Tehran’s vital issues about religion, philosophy, and also the challenges of the Amirkabir University. present world for those who seek truth and spirituality. The result was The annual competition, the writing of an interesting book by the Allamah titled “Musahibat ba organized by Mustafa (PBUH) Ostad Qorban” (Dialogues with Professor Corbin). Science and Technology 35 solar years ago, on this day in 1983 AD, the Turkish Republic of Foundation (MSTF), looks for Northern Cyprus was founded, and recognized only by Turkey. scientific approaches to address 18 solar years ago, on this day in 2000 AD, Mahdi Edoardo , the problems of the Muslim heir and only son of , the Head of Italy’s Fiat Group of World in five major fields. Automobiles, was martyred by Zionists in at the age of 46. Born One of the key topics addressed in New York, his mother was Princess Donna Marella Caracciolo di in the competition was the water Castagneto of Florence. He studied at Princeton University, where after and environmental issues, which reading the holy Qur’an thoroughly, he converted to Islam and changed have gripped the Muslim world. his name to Hisham Aziz. He travelled to India and from there to Iran, The KANS is a competition in where he met the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini which professors, scholars and (RA). He soon embraced the truth of the school of the Ahl al-Bayt of students participate to offer their Prophet Mohammad (SAWA), a move that alarmed the Zionists, the own ideas in the form of videos US, and other enemies of Islam, especially his meeting with Leader of of three to five minutes. In this the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed . They devised way, they seek to offer solutions a plan to remove him and pass on inheritance of Fiat’s multi-billion to community problems based on dollar fortune to his Jewish nephew (sister’s son), John Elkann. His scientific methods. body was found on a river bed beneath a motorway viaduct, with his In the first edition of this Shirin Gallery is attending the 10th edition of Abu Dhabi Art with six art works from Iran. Hamid Ajami, car nearby, which means, he was thrown down by hired assassins. In competition, most of the Shahriar Ahmadi, Hamidreza Andarz, Vahid Chamani, Azadeh Razaghdoust, and Zhazeh Tabatabaei are 2003, Iran made a documentary on Mahdi Edoardo Agnelli and his works were about water and the artists representing the Iranian modern and classic art in the annual event. Shirin Gallery is one of name is enshrined in the Museum of Martyrs in Tehran. environmental woes, indicating the leading custodians and promoters of Iranian modern and contemporary art in the world. 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