Terrestrial Verses (2023)

Terrestrial Verses (2023) poster

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.

Director: Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Masoud Fayazzadeh
Cinematography: Adib Sobhani
Editing: Ehsan Vaseghi
Production: Taat Films, Seven Springs Pictures, Cynefilms, Tell Tall Tale
Country: Iran, Luxembourg, Canada
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

Keywords

corruption, bureaucracy, sexism, iran, oppression, abuse of power, iranian regime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Terrestrial Verses about?
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.
Who directed Terrestrial Verses?
Terrestrial Verses was directed by Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami.
Who stars in Terrestrial Verses?
Terrestrial Verses stars Majid Salehi, Gohar Kheyrandish, Farzin Mohades, Sadaf Asgari, Hossein Soleimani, Faezeh Rad.
How long is Terrestrial Verses?
Terrestrial Verses has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Terrestrial Verses?
Terrestrial Verses is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Terrestrial Verses produced?
Terrestrial Verses was produced in Iran, Luxembourg, Canada.