Resistance Cinema in Baghdad; The 18th International Resistance Film Festival and Basira Institute on the Path to Joint Cooperation

The delegation of the International Resistance Film Festival, headed by Dr. Mohammad Ali Shojaei Fard, arrived in Baghdad today to meet with Iraqi cultural and artistic officials in order to strengthen cultural and cinematic exchanges. This is the first international event of the Resistance Film Festival in Iraq. According to the Public Relations Department of […]
The Resistance Film Festival is a platform for showcasing resilience and promoting the culture of resistance.

Ahmad Mirahsan emphasized: Resistance in Iranian culture means standing on the truth, and this issue has been mentioned in works such as the Shahnameh and Quranic texts. In an interview with the Resistance International Film Festival news site, Seyyed Ahmad Mirahsan, a film critic, examined the various dimensions of this phenomenon regarding the concept of […]
“Jamal”, a lasting narrative by Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis at the Resistance Film Festival

Morteza Shabani, the producer of the documentary “Jamal,” believes that this documentary fills the void of a lasting work about martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in the history of resistance cinema. The documentary “Jamal,” directed by Mohammad Habibi Mansour and produced by Morteza Shabani, as one of the outstanding works in the field of resistance documentaries, […]
“Morteza Award” will be a special award for documentary filmmakers at the International Resistance Film Festival.

Dr. Ghafari announced: In the 18th International Resistance Film Festival, the “Morteza Award” will be awarded to documentary filmmakers whose work has the greatest content affinity with the thoughts and ideas of the master of literary martyrs, Martyr Seyyed Morteza Avini. Dr. Jalal Ghafari, secretary of the 18th International Resistance Film Festival and dean […]
The Deputy Secretary of the International Resistance Film Festival stated: Artificial Intelligence; A New Tool at the Service of Resistance Cinema

This year’s International Resistance Film Festival witnessed the first official appearance of artificial intelligence in film productions. The festival’s deputy secretary emphasized the need to overcome sanctions and develop local infrastructure to make the most of this technology. Dr. Mohammad Ali Shojaeifard, deputy secretary of the International Resistance Film Festival, in a conversation in response […]
Holding virtual offline training courses at Shahid Avini School, taught by renowned professors from around the country

The Secretariat of the 18th International Resistance Film Festival is organizing in cooperation with the Basij Center for Cultural and Artistic Creations Shahid Avini Cinema School Offline virtual training courses taught by renowned professors In the following fields: 1️⃣ Basic screenwriting from idea to production 2️⃣ Basic documentation from idea […]
MP: Art and media are enduring tools of resistance against evil powers

Vahid Ahmadi, a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, emphasized that resistance as a software concept never becomes obsolete and that art and media can play an important role in conveying the principles of pure Islam and spreading the message of resistance. He emphasized the need to redefine propaganda and cultural strategies in line with […]
Resistance Film Festival: A Counterpoint to Dominant Cinema and Media

Hamidreza Modaqeq, a journalist, presenter and film critic, pointed out the role of media trends in censoring the crimes of the occupied territories and emphasized: The International Resistance Film Festival can be effective as a counterpoint to the media and domineering cinema, with careful planning and targeted content. In an interview with the public relations […]
Mehdi Azimi Mirabadi: The production of Khaleda works and the invasion of the international arena are the priorities of resistance cinema
Mehdi Azimi Mirabadi, an actor, producer, and cinema expert, in an interview with the public relations of the 18th International Resistance Film Festival, emphasized the importance of producing high-quality works and presenting them appropriately in the international arena, and considered these two to be the main priorities for mainstreaming resistance cinema. Referring to the necessity […]