Pars Today—”I Was an Intelligence Officer” is the first publication of memoirs by an intelligence officer after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. It was recently released in the market and offers fascinating narratives from 1979 to 2013.
Over 1,000 submissions to the Eshragh International Religious Film Festival, an Iranian director winning two awards at the New York Festival, the announcement of the 2025 Golden Globe winners, the story of Iran’s first female journalist on the theater stage, and a performance depicting the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life are among the highlights of cultural and artistic news from Iran and the world covered in this report by Pars Today.
Over 1,000 submissions to the Eshragh International Religious Film Festival
The secretary of the Eshragh International Religious Film Festival stated that 605 individuals registered for the festival, with a total of 1,108 submissions. The closing ceremony of the fifth Eshragh International Religious Film Festival will be held on Thursday, January 9, in the city of Qom. Mehdi Moeinipour added: “The focus on religious themes in cinema is not limited to Iran; many countries around the world also strive to use cinema as a tool to promote religious concepts. By centering on the religious concepts of Abrahamic faiths, we aim to expand our activities and shape a narrative.”
Iranian director wins two awards at New York Festival
The honor for Best Short Film Director and the award for Best Short Screenplay at an American festival went to an Iranian filmmaker. Ramin Hosseinpour, the director, writer, and producer of the short film “Sculpture,” won the honors for Best Short Film Direction and Best Short Screenplay at the New York International Film Festival in December 2024 and early January 2025. The short documentary “Sculpture” which covers the biographies of Rumi and Shams Tabrizi in the year 642 AH, is based on a true story and narrative.
Publication of an Iranian intelligence officer’s memoirs
“I Was an Intelligence Officer” is the first publication of memoirs by an intelligence officer after the Islamic Revolution in Iran, recently released in the market, offering shocking and fascinating narratives from 1979 to 2013. Memoirs by intelligence officers are a captivating yet controversial topic worldwide. These memoirs provide a window into the world of intelligence analysis and the challenges faced by intelligence organizations. Globally, several prominent intelligence officers have published their memoirs, which have been widely received by audiences.
2025 Golden Globe winners announced
The 2025 Golden Globe ceremony recognized the best in cinema and television, with “Emilia Perez” emerging as the most successful film, winning five awards. The event was held at the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, with “Emilia Perez,” “The Brutalist” in the cinema category, and “Shogun” in the television category taking home the Golden Globe titles. The surprise of the 2025 Golden Globes was Kieran Culkin’s win for his role in “A Real Pain,” directed by Jesse Eisenberg, over Denzel Washington in “Gladiator 2,” directed by Ridley Scott.
The story of Iran’s first female journalist on the theater stage
“Mozayyen al-Saltaneh” is an Iranian play that will begin its run in Tehran, Iran’s capital, on Wednesday. ” Mozayyen al-Saltaneh” tells the story of Iran’s first female journalist, who lived during the Qajar era and founded the first women’s newspaper in Iran, titled “Shokufeh.”
Performance depicting the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life
The play “Now Human” which narrates the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life and his trial in Pilate’s palace, will be performed in Tehran. “Now Human” offers a fresh perspective on a part of Jesus Christ’s life that will be thought-provoking for the audience.
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