The world of cinema is losing one of its “storytellers”. On the night of Tuesday, February 9th, the family of Jean-Claude Carrière announced the death of the screenwriter at the age of 89. It is “while sleeping” that the author died in his Paris house, leaving behind one of the most productive works of 7th art, with scenarios such as …

The “Spanish” influenza pandemic of 1918–1919, which caused ≈50 million deaths worldwide, remains an ominous warning to public health. Many questions about its origins, its unusual epidemiologic features, and the basis of its pathogenicity remain unanswered. The public health implications of the pandemic therefore remain in doubt even as we now grapple with the feared emergence of a pandemic caused …

Many important filmmakers emerged from the pre-revolution era. Including Parvis Kimiavi, who made the reflexive masterpiece Mogholha (Mongols, 1973), a film which allegorizes the cultural imperialism of TV by comparing that situation to the invasion of Mongols. Bahram Baizai is the director of one of the ground-breaking films of the Iranian New wave, 1972’s Ragbar (Downpour). Sohrab Shahid-Sales is an …

Hitler lived with his half-niece, Geli Raubal, in an apartment at Prinzregentenplatz 16 in Munich from 1929 until her death.On 18 September 1931, Raubal was found dead in the apartment with a gunshot wound to the chest, an apparent suicide with Hitler’s pistol. Hitler was in Nuremberg at the time. The relationship—likely the most intense of his life—had been important …

The preparations for finalists started in December 2020. After three tours, 30 best talents were chosen.Dina Yunusova says about her feelings after hearing the verdict, “I couldn’t believe it and thought that it happened to someone else. The victory helped me understand that I can achieve more. I want to dedicate this victory to my Mom and Dad.”

Saudi Arabia’s Princess Safia Hussein Guerras and Belgian designer Christophe Beaufays have collaborated with the Lomar brand to create a new line of abayas that redefine modest fashion.The designers presented the Khaleeki Chic collection in a private fashion show hosted in the Belgian embassy on Saturday. The fashion line takes the traditional abaya and transforms it into an international garment …

A video clip announcing the “openning of the first Islamic cafe specializing in camel urine,” in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media sparking widespread controversy among Twitter users who consider it an offense to Islam.

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The funeral of Ali Ansarian, the former player of the Iran national football team, was held on Thursday, February 4, at the Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery of Tehran.Ali Ansarian passed away on Wednesday at the age of 43 due to COVID-19.

Ali Ansarian ( 5 July 1977 – 3 February 2021) was a professional footballer and actor and presenter.After playing for Persepolis F.C. for several seasons, in July 2006 Ansarian joined the club’s fierce rival, Esteghlal F.C.. On 22 July 2007, he signed with Azadegan League Steel Azin F.C. for reportedly $150,000. After one season playing in a lower league, he …