Terrestrial Verses
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2023-10-05
Runtime: 77 mins
Director: Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami
Writer: Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami
Spoken language: فارسی
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original title: Terrestrial Verses
Production Companies: Taat Films, Seven Springs Pictures, Cynefilms, Tell Tall Tale
Production Countries: Iran, Luxembourg, Canada
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