Award-Winning Cinema
Over the past decade, Iran has made great strides in the cinema world by winning over 300 international awards. Some of the most well known Iranian directors include Jafar Panahi, Asghar Farhadi, and Abbas Kiarostami.
The Game Of Polo
Before the revolution of 1979, Polo, a game with roots in ancient Persia, was a highly popular game played throughout Iran. It does continue to be played, but only discreetly and in rural areas of the country. However, since 2005, the sport has been gaining more traction and becoming popular once again.