Showcasing contemporary Iranian cinema and strengthening cultural dialogue
(RAHNUMA) The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Moving Images, successfully organised a three-day cultural programme titled “Iranian Film Screening” from November 7 to 9 in Hyderabad. The event, held at LV Prasad, featured the participation of eminent Iranian filmmaker Ms. Narges Abyar, an internationally acclaimed director and screenwriter.
The initiative was aimed at introducing contemporary Iranian cinema to Indian audiences and promoting deeper engagement between the artistic communities of both countries. The opening day featured a screening of Ms. Abyar’s award-winning film “When the Moon Was Full,” which drew an enthusiastic audience comprising film professionals, cultural figures, academics, and diplomats.
Several dignitaries attended the event, including the Consul General of Afghanistan in Hyderabad and diplomats from the Republic of Turkey, along with representatives from the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), the Telugu film industry, local government, and leading media houses.
Prominent personalities such as Gurjit Singe (CEO and Founder, FRL Events), Suman Talwar (renowned Indian film actor), Mir Ali Hassan Shahriyar (Vice-President, TFCC), K. K. Radha Mohan (senior film producer), Ashok Kumar Harkara (Secretary, Moving Images Film Society), and Faisi Heely (Founder, Moving Images Film Society) praised the film for its emotional depth and social relevance. They highlighted the importance of a leading Iranian woman director directly engaging with Indian audiences.
Ms. Abyar expressed that the programme served as an important platform for cultural dialogue and shared her hope for stronger cooperation between filmmakers in Iran and India in the future.
The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran – Hyderabad reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cultural and artistic collaborations that enhance mutual understanding and strengthen ties between the two nations.
