4. Pardis Afkari She (born 1964) is an cinema and television actress.She began taking acting classes at the age of 16 while in high school.She studied acting and directing in university and commenced with her acting career in television upon graduation.Afkari has appeared in a number of movies, including ‘Gozal’ (1989), ‘Bani Chaw’ (1995), ‘Retribution’ (2009), and ‘Receiver’ (2011).She has also taken …

In 1930 the first homeland silent Film was made by Professor Ovanes Ohanian called Haji Agha. In 1932 he made his second film titled Abi Rubi. Later that year, Abdolhossein Sepanta made the first homeland sound film, entitled Lor Girl.

Abbas Kiarostami (22 June 1940 – 4 July 2016) was an film director, screenwriter, photographer and film producer. An active film-maker from 1970, Kiarostami had been involved in over forty films, including shorts and documentaries.

[GARD] In the decades before the Islamic revolution of 1979, Iran was ruled by the Shah whose dictatorship repressed dissent and restricted political freedoms. But he also he pushed the country to adopt Western-oriented secular modernization, allowing some degree of cultural freedom. [GARD]

[GARD] A military parade is a formation of soldiers whose movement is restricted by close-order manoeuvring known as drilling or marching. The military parade is now almost entirely ceremonial, though soldiers from time immemorial up until the late 19th century fought in formation. [GARD]

[GARD] Muslims see Ramadan not just as a month of abstention but also a time for prayer, charity and the forgiveness of sins.Offering food to travellers at this time is seen as a holy act. [GARD]

20. Googoosh Faegheh Atashin (born May 5, 1950 ), also known by her stage name Googoosh , is an singer and actress of Azeri origin. She is known for her contributions to Persian pop music, but also starred in a variety of movies from the 1950s to the 1970s.She achieved the pinnacle of her fame and success towards the end …