Fajr Int'l Film Festival opens with glory, anticipation

The 43rd Fajr Int'l Film Festival has kicked off with an impressive opening ceremony at Tehran's iconic Vahdat Hall.

The ceremony was held on Thursday with famous directors, actors, and cultural officials in attendance to mark the beginning of Iran's most significant cinematic event.

This year's festival is set to screen a diverse selection of films, representing various genres and storytelling approaches, offering a comprehensive view of Iranian cinema's current landscape and future direction.

The 2025 Fajr International Film Festival runs from January 31 to February 10.

The annual film festival is held in commemoration of the Ten-Day Fajr celebrations, which is the ten days between the return of the founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini on February 1 and the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11, 1979.