Bahman Cinema in Tehran to re-open during Fajr Decade

Bahman Cinema in the Iranian capital Tehran is scheduled to re-open on the first day of the 35th Fajr Film Festival.

The movie theater, which is one the oldest movie theaters in the capital, was temporarily closed November 21 for renovation.

The movie theater’s decoration, waiting room, screening hall, floor covering, chairs and multimedia system were changed.

Fajr Festivals are annually held in Iran during the Fajr Decade (literally meaning ten days of dawn) which marks the anniversary of the ten days from the return of Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, to Iran (February 1) until the victory day of the Islamic Revolution (February 11) in 1979.

Established in 1982, Fajr Film Festival is an event that celebrates cultural exchange, displays creative achievements of highly acclaimed cineastes and pays tribute to local and international films.

Since its establishment, Fajr Film Festival has played a vital role in the development of the Iranian Cinema.

Supervised by Iran’s Ministry of Culture, the festival hosts veteran directors and new filmmakers from Iran and across the world every year.

The 35th Fajr Film Festival will be held in February 2017.

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