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Persian cultural resources

Persian (Farsi) is the language of Rumi, Hafez and a millennial civilization. Acclaimed Iranian cinema (Kiarostami, Farhadi), unmatched poetry, refined music: Persian culture is one of the richest and oldest in the world.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Persian immersion.

2011

Une Separation

A Separation

Oscar for best foreign film by Asghar Farhadi. Everyday Tehran Persian, masterful dialogue.

Drama
2016

Le Client

The Salesman

Farhadi's second Oscar. Contemporary Persian of the Iranian middle class.

Drama / Thriller
2004

Shahr-e Ziba

The Beautiful City

Film about justice in Iran. Authentic Persian with emotional and social dialogues.

Social drama
1997

Le Gout de la Cerise

Taste of Cherry

Kiarostami's Palme d'Or. Contemplative and philosophical Persian, cinema of pure beauty.

Drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Persian.

Persian pop

Googoosh

Diva of Iranian pop. Elegant and melodic Persian, timeless voice since the 70s.

Rock / Persian folk

Mohsen Namjoo

The Iranian Bob Dylan. Fusion of classical Persian poetry and modern rock, revolutionary lyrics.

Persian classical

Homayoun Shajarian

Son of the great master Shajarian. Classical Persian singing with poetry by Rumi and Hafez.

Pop / Rock

Shadmehr Aghili

Iranian pop-rock. Melodic contemporary Persian, clear and accessible pronunciation.

Essential Persian vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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Persian level test

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Persian survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Persian cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Persian articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Persian vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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