TV productions to enrich Iranian small screen

Iranian television is gearing up for an eclectic lineup of series and diverse offerings.

‘Operation Acre’: A Palestinian sibling story to be unfold

A new drama series titled ‘Operation Acre’ is set to portray the story of a Palestinian brother and sister torn apart during a Zionist invasion.

The project, which aims to capture the human cost of the conflict, will unfold over ten episodes.

It is written by Masoud Mohammad-Hosseini and produced by Morteza Shabani.

‘The Hidden Book’ to explore life of Ayatollah Marashi Najafi

A new television project titled ‘The Hidden Book’ will delve into the life of Ayatollah Marashi Najafi, a revered figure in contemporary Shia scholarship.

The series is currently in the very early stages of pre-production.

The script is being developed by Seyyed-Alireza Hassani, with Mohammad Masoud attached as producer.

Given the subject’s historical and cultural importance, the series is expected to be a significant addition to religious and biographical drama on Iranian television.

Second season of ‘Touba’ in development

Mehdi Naqavian, head of Simafilm, has confirmed that the second season of the series ‘Touba’ is currently in development.

Speaking about broader changes in Iranian television programming, Naqavian noted a major shift in focus from quantity to quality.

“In the previous year, our concern was increasing the volume of TV series to meet broadcasting standards,” he said. “But by the end of 2023 and throughout 2024, we’ve resolved the quantity issue.”

He emphasized that with a full broadcasting schedule, more attention can now be given to script quality and genre diversity.

Naqavian also hinted at more thoughtful scheduling and content variety, with upcoming sequels like ‘Mahyar Ayyar 2’ and ‘Touba 2’ being produced with greater care and creative input.