Shiite Muslims in Kashmir lit candles on the graves of their relatives to commemorate Shab-e-Barat, one of the holiest nights for some sectors of Islam. The holiday, whose meaning in Persian is ...

Chhaava is a period action film chronicling the reign of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Non-stop action and inspired performances carry the day.

From his perfect comic timing to his crazy dance moves, the comedian has always made us roll on the floor laughing.

His “Universal Language” takes place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but the culture is entirely Iranian. Farsi is the spoken tongue.

Written and directed by director Matthew Rankin, the comedy presents a Persian-language-inflected Canada, getting at timely ...

The Toronto International Film Festival's annual showcase of the country’s best features includes titles by Sook-Yin Lee, David Cronenberg, Matthew Rankin and more.

The latest film releases include Captain America: Brave New World, Paddington in Peru, Universal Language, and Sly Lives! Weighing in are Christy Lemire, writer for RogerEbert.com and co-host of the ...

Independent international production company and financier Gold Rush Pictures has signed a deal with Ilya Stewart's Hype ...

A lightly satirical and surrealist comedy imagines the snowy Canadian city in the style of the Iranian New Wave.

Treat yourself to Bong Joon-ho's underseen directorial debut, Japan's superior Hunger Games, and a gripping Romanian ...

Explore the major events, notable birthdays, and significant deaths that occurred on5. Learn about the contributions of Mirza ...

The new poll from Paired crowned the 2004 film "The Notebook" as the public's favorite Valentine's Day romantic comedy.