Terrestrial Verses

Terrestrial Verses (2023)

آیه های زمینی

A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s license, applying for a job, or seeking approval for a film script, if you live in Iran, you best come fluent in Orwellian discourse.

Date of release
2023-10-05
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (56)
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami

Casting

Interesting facts

Terrestrial Verses is a 2023 Iranian film written and directed by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami.

Production

Asgari and Khatami worked on the script together, but had difficulty finding a producer and ultimately produced the film at their own expense with financial support from friends. The film was then shot within seven days.

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