Terrestrial Verses

Terrestrial Verses (2023)

04/10/2023 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
1h 17m

Overview

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.

  • Ali AsgariDirector, Writer
  • Alireza KhatamiDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    آیه های زمینی

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Persian

Keywords

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

Top Billed Cast

Majid Salehi

Majid Salehi

Siamak

Gohar Kheyrandish

Gohar Kheyrandish

Mehri

Farzin Mohades

Farzin Mohades

Ali

Sadaf Asgari

Sadaf Asgari

Sadaf

Hossein Soleimani

Hossein Soleimani

Farbod

Faezeh Rad

Faezeh Rad

Faezeh

Bahram Ark

Bahram Ark

Young Father

Sarvin Zabetian

Sarvin Zabetian

Aram

Arghavan Shabani

Selena

Ardeshir Kazemi

Ardeshir Kazemi

100-year-old man

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