TEHRAN -- In celebration of World Animation Day, Iranian animated feature Yooz, directed by Reza Arzhangi and produced by Ehsan Kaveh, will screen nationwide on Wednesday at half price. 
The film is a co-production between the Sooreh Animation Center and Vistamedia, with distribution handled by Bahman Sabz.
Yooz has already made a major impact on Iran’s box office. During its earlier half-price release coinciding with World Children’s Day, the film shattered records for a domestic animated feature — logging 48 additional showtimes, earning 3.36 billion tomans (approximately $75,000 USD), and drawing over 70,000 viewers in a single day. That performance made it the highest-grossing and most-attended day in Iranian cinema history for a children’s film.
Since its premiere, Yooz has continued its strong theatrical run, attracting nearly 600,000 moviegoers and surpassing 37 billion tomans in total box office revenue, solidifying its place as one of Iran’s biggest animated hits to date.
The film tells the story of a young Asiatic cheetah — one of the world’s rarest big cats — embarking on a perilous yet heartfelt journey to return to its homeland. Blending fast-paced adventure with themes of belonging, courage, and environmental preservation, Yooz has been praised for its high-quality production values, cinematic storytelling, and emotional resonance that appeals to both children and adults.
Meanwhile, the Cinema Museum in Tehran will host a special week-long screening of selected films from the Sixth “Panj” International Film and Photo Festival, beginning October 31. The event is being held in collaboration with the festival organizers and will feature international works from Japan, Turkey, Romania, Russia, China, and other countries.
According to the organizers, screenings will take place at the Ferdows Hall of the Cinema Museum in two sessions daily — from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Following each screening, review and discussion sessions will be held with the participation of filmmakers, critics, and cinema experts.
The program is designed to introduce Iranian audiences to new voices and perspectives in international cinema, while also encouraging professional exchange between local and foreign filmmakers.
Admission to all screenings and discussion panels will be free to the public, allowing cinema enthusiasts and students to attend and engage with the works and their creators.
The “Panj” International Film and Photo Festival is recognized for its focus on human stories, visual innovation, and cross-cultural dialogue.