Recap of iFilm's weekly news: Highlights

Here is a recap of the latest updates from iFilm English:

1. ‘Texas 3’, ‘Bloody Crocodile’ and ‘Intoxicated by Love’ are leading the Iranian box office this week.

2. iFilm English TV has added two new series, ‘Youth’ and ‘Restless Days’, to its lineup this week, offering viewers a fresh selection of engaging dramas.

3. iFilm English website has published a video on Palestine that speaks to compassionate hearts.

4. This fall, the 41st Tehran Int’l Short Film Festival (TISFF) is to make history as the 1st Iranian festival to feature a special category for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

5. iFilm English website has highlighted the remarkable achievements of Iran's master of sound design Iraj Shahzadi.

6. iFilm English website has reviewed the visual effects used in ‘Prophet Joseph’.

7. In solidarity with people in Gaza, Iraqi artists have unveiled a series of posters themed on Palestine for this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.

8. On August 22 (Shahrivar 1st), Iran celebrated National Doctors Day, honoring the legacy of Avicenna, the renowned Persian philosopher and physician.

9. The 41st Tehran Int’l Short Film Festival has received an impressive 1,826 entries for its national competition, marking an increase in submissions compared to the previous year.

10. The recently released film ‘The Heart of Raqqah’ has quickly risen to become the highest-grossing non-comedy film at the box office in its first week.

11. iFilm English website has put the filming location of ‘Prophet Joseph’ under scrutiny. 12. The English website of iFilm has released a recap of Iran's cinema news from the previous week.

13. Iranian television is preparing for a new lineup of series, including ‘Chastity’, ‘Bright Days’ and ‘Octopus’.

14. Iranian actor Hamed Behdad has lent his voice to the character of Malek Jahan Khanom, the mother of Qajar King Nasser al-Din Shah, in the animated movie ‘Juliet and the Shah’.

15. Veteran actor of Iranian cinema and television Houshang Harirchian has passed away at the age of 92.

16. iFilm English TV featured the movie ‘Scent of Joseph’ as part of its weekend entertainment lineup on August 17, 2024.

17. Leila Boloukat was originally cast as Zuleikha in ‘Prophet Joseph’ before an accident led to her replacement by Katayoun Riahi.