TEHRAN TIMES “Ja’far ibn Abi Talib” painting

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unveiled in Tehran
TEHRAN- The painting titled
Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Sarfi “Ja’far ibn Abi Talib,” created by
Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin,
was unveiled during a ceremony
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Te h r a n t i m e s 7 9 Speaking at the ceremony,
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Ruholamin shared that follow-
ing a recent speech by Ayatollah
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Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader
of the Islamic Revolution, who
DECEMBER 26, 2024 emphasized the importance of
GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL AWAKENING portraying the personalities of
Hamza, the Prophet Muham-
One who imagines himself to be all-knowing will surely mad’s uncle, and Ja’far ibn Abi
suffer on account of his ignorance. Talib in films and series, he felt
inspired to bring his artistic vi-
Imam Ali (AS) sion to life in a more immediate
way.
About three months prior,
Prayer Times Noon:12:05 Evening: 17:18 Dawn: 5:43 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 7:13 (tomorrow) Ruholamin set out to create a
painting dedicated to Hamza,
recognizing him as a pivotal fig-
IAF to screen Adam Elliot’s “Memoir of a Snail” ure in the early support of Islam
in Mecca.
The artist noted that along- the dimensions of the “Ja’far ibn figure while subtly referencing
TEHRAN-The 2024 animation “Memoir of a an outsider finding her confidence and silver As a result of Hamza’s sig- side the main piece, four sketch- Abi Talib” painting, which mea- his resemblance to the portrait
Snail” will be screened at the Naseri Hall of linings amongst the clutter of everyday life. nificance, he decided to start es that contributed to the final sures 100x150 centimeters. He of Imam Ali (AS).
the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on working on a piece honoring explained that this work was
The film had its world premiere at the 2024 artwork were also on display, Ja’far ibn Abi Talib is remem-
Thursday. him. Following the unveiling of completed with the intention of
Annecy International Animation Film Festival allowing attendees to appreciate bered as a companion and cousin
the “Hamza” artwork, Ruholamin portraying Ja’far ibn Abi Talib as
An Australian adult stop-motion animated in June, where it won the Cristal Award for a the development process of the of the Prophet Muhammad, and
collaborated with the Art Bureau a notable commander in Islamic
tragicomedy film, it is written, produced and Feature Film. painting. as the elder brother of Imam Ali
to present the “Ja’far ibn Abi Tal- history. The design aims to high-
directed by Adam Elliot. Adam Elliot, 52, is an Australian animator ib” painting. Ruholamin further described light his significance as a military (AS).
It stars the voices of Sarah Snook, Kodi and filmmaker based in Melbourne. Estab-
Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana, Magda Szubanski, lished as an independent auteur of minimal-
Dominique Pinon, Tony Armstrong, Paul Cap-
sis, Nick Cave, and Jacki Weaver.
istic narrative-driven films in animation, all “Doctor Zhivago” to debut in new Persian translation
of his films have generally use of tragicom-
edy genre with themes of bittersweet na- TEHRAN- A new Persian translation of come emblematic of the struggles faced by
The film’s plot, which is loosely inspired by
Russian poet and novelist Boris Pasternak’s many Russians during this period; they nav-
Elliot’s own life, follows the trials and trib- ture and psychological development to the
“Doctor Zhivago” by Iranian translator Abtin igate the uncertainty of their futures while
ulations in the life of lonely misfit and mel- characters; based loosely on his family and
Golkar is set to hit the book market soon. pursuing their passions and ideals.
ancholic Grace Pudel, a hoarder of snails, friends, each of his films considered a Clay-
ography – a portmanteau genre of clay ani- “The reason I began translating ‘Doctor “Doctor Zhivago” delves into the intersec-
romance novels, and guinea pigs, from child-
Zhivago’ is that the older translations, which tion of personal lives and historical events,
hood to adulthood. mation and biography, coined by himself.
were made over 50 years ago using interme- illustrating how individual fates are inter-
Grace Pudel is a book-loving, snail-collect- Elliot is a voting member of the Academy diary languages, were not of good quality and twined with larger societal transformations.
ing misfit that falls into a series of misfor- of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and in the novel needed a fresh translation,” ISNA Pasternak’s poetic prose captures the beauty
tunes after being separated from her twin 1999 was awarded The Young Achiever of the quoted Golkar as saying on Tuesday. and tragedy of human experiences, making it
brother Gilbert. Despite her hardships, in- Year for Victoria. Golkar emphasized the importance of this a poignant exploration of love, grief, and re-
spiration and hope arise when Grace begins His five films, both shorts and a feature, work, stating, “This novel is a book for which silience in a time of profound turmoil.
a friendship with an eccentric elderly woman have collectively participated in over seven its author won the Nobel Prize; often, writers “Doctor Zhivago” features autobiographi-
named Pinky. hundred film festivals and have received over receive this prestigious award for their entire cal elements, with many characters inspired
From Academy Award-winning writer and one hundred awards, including an Academy body of work, but in Pasternak’s case, it was by people close to Boris Pasternak, including
director Adam Elliot, “Memoir of a Snail” is a Award for “Harvie Krumpet” and five Annecy specifically for this novel.” his mistress, Olga Ivinskaya, who inspired the
ko, the daughter of an affluent family that he character of Lara. Pasternak’s earlier works,
heartfelt and hilarious chronicle of the life of Cristals. He highlighted that “Doctor Zhivago” has
becomes close to during his medical studies. such as “Spektorsky” and “The Last Summer,”
been widely read in various countries for
Despite his love for Tonya, Yuri develops a reflect his experiences during the Revolu-
many years and has garnered a dedicated
profound connection with Lara Antipova, a tion and Civil War, laying the groundwork for
following. “This book, much like classic liter-
10 Iranian short films, animations ature, transcends time and space. It has not
passionate woman entangled in a turbulent
relationship with the revolutionary Victor Ko-
“Doctor Zhivago.”
been confined to Russia or the 20th century.” Despite containing sections written in the
participate in Spanish festival “This work has managed to find its audi-
marovsky. Their love is intense yet complex,
marked by the constraints of time and cir-
1910s and 1920s, the novel was not complet-
ed until 1955. It was submitted for publica-
ence everywhere and at all times, demon- cumstance.
TEHRAN-Ten short films and animations The rest of contenders at the event include tion to the literary journal Novy Mir in 1956
strating the existence of deep human con-
from Iran are present at the 25th Salas de los “The Sound of Clouds” by Mohammad Lotfali, As the revolution unfolds, Yuri is conscript- but was rejected due to its implicit rejection
cepts and roots that resonate with readers of
“10” by Faryad Khosraviani, “Paper Rocket” ed into the army and experiences the horrors of socialist realism and critiques of Stalinism.
Infantes Short Film Festival in Burgos, Spain, any era or nationality,” he added.
by Rahrang Animation Studio, “The Morgue” of war. He and Lara’s paths cross several After smuggling copies to the West, Italian
from December 26 to 28. Published by Cheshmeh Publications in
by Majid Farzolahi, “The Small Red, Big Blue” times amidst the chaos, and their love story publisher Giangiacomo Feltrinelli published a
The Iranian participants include “Com- by Asghar Besharati and Hamed Nabavi, and Tehran, the book is expected to be available in weaves through the narrative, representing translation in November 1957, drawing signif-
mand” directed by Farshid Abdi, “The Pure” “Damji” by Nazanin Chitsaz. Iranian bookstores next week. hope and beauty amidst suffering. The po- icant global interest despite Soviet censor-
by Masoud Mashouf, “Life’s Wheel” by Zahra The films will be screened in various com- “Doctor Zhivago” is set against the back- litical upheaval affects Yuri’s life drastically; ship and political backlash.
Hosseini, “The Endings” by Daniel Ghasemian, petition and out-of-competition sections of drop of the tumultuous events of early he struggles with the loss of his family, the Pasternak was awarded the Nobel Prize for
Mehr news reported. the three-day festival. 20th-century Russia, including World War I challenges of serving in a revolutionary gov- Literature in 1958, but faced severe reper-
and the Russian Revolution. The story follows ernment, and his evolving feelings for both cussions, threatening his safety and that of
Yuri Zhivago, a sensitive and introspective Tonya and Lara. Ivinskaya. Under pressure, he renounced the
physician and poet, as he navigates the per-
Cartoon of Day sonal and societal upheaval caused by these
The novel is rich with themes of love, loss,
and the quest for personal identity amidst
prize. After his death in 1960, he received a
modest funeral that drew thousands. Final-
historical changes. the tide of history. It explores the conflicts ly, in the late 1980s, “Doctor Zhivago” was
Yuri, born to a poor family, becomes an or- between duty and desire, as Yuri grapples published without censorship, solidifying its
phan at a young age and is raised by a kind with his responsibilities to his wife, Tonya, place in Russian literature. Today, it is part of
guardian. He falls in love with Tonya Grome- and his longing for Lara. The characters be- the high school curriculum in Russia.

Chilean artist shows support for Gaza on large-format mural

The initiative is part of the in- man rights and collective iden- the war began last October, the
ternational project “The Names tity. Palestinian health ministry re-
of Freedom,” in which, based on “Our intention is to make as ported.
photographs and videos of chil- many of these international sol- The catastrophic human toll
dren in the occupied territories, idarity murals as possible, con- has pushed Gaza’s medical facili-
students from all over the world, necting with teachers, painters ties to the brink of collapse. With
together with prominent artists, supplies exhausted, hospitals
and, of course, children from dif-
will create a visual work, Latin are overwhelmed by the continu-
ferent countries,” he said.
America News Agency reported. ous stream of casualties arriving
He added that there are cur-
The first such art work was daily from Israel’s indiscriminate
rently artists interested in par- bombardment.
depicted at the Horacio Aravena
ticipating in London, Philadel-
Chilean artist shows support Andaur school, in the capital’s The International Criminal
phia, Puerto Rico and Peru.
for Gaza on large-format mural San Joaquín district, designed Court issued arrest warrants last
by Chilean-American Ian Pierce “We will start contacting more month for Israeli Prime Minister
Chile’s first mural to show (Ekeko), who has created several sponsors and organizations that Benjamin Netanyahu and his for-
support with the children of large-format paintings in both can make the initiative grow mer Defense Minister Yoav Gal-
Gaza was inaugurated Monday local and foreign public spaces. worldwide, he said. lant for war crimes and crimes
Christmas In Gaza in Santiago, with the aim of rais- Ekeko specializes in communi- The relentless Israeli assault against humanity in Gaza.
Cartoonist: Nanda Soobben from South Africa ing awareness about the urgent ty art for educational purposes on Gaza has claimed the lives of Israel also faces a genocide
need to stop the Israeli genocide and his work addresses themes at least 45,000 Palestinians and case at the International Court of
in Palestine. such as historical memory, hu- injured over 107,000 others since Justice for its war on Gaza.