Terrestrial Verses

2023· 77 min★ 7.2· Comedy, Drama

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.

Cast: Majid Salehi, Gohar Kheyrandish, Farzin Mohades

Director: Alireza Khatami, Ali Asgari