World Cinema
Terrestrial Verses / Ayeh haye zamini
Iran
Directors: Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami
Director's bio
Ali Asgari is a prominent figure in Iranian cinema, having received more than 200 awards. Two of his short films, "More Than Two Hours" (2013) and "The Silence" (2016), were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Festival de Cannes. "The Baby" was featured in the short film competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2014. Ali's films focus on the precarious lives of individuals living on the margins of society in his native country, Iran. His debut film, “Disappearance,” was developed at the Cinéfondation Residency of the Festival de Cannes and had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in 2017. His second feature film, "Until Tomorrow," premiered at the Berlinale in 2022. Ali is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alireza is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker based in Canada. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in Iran, he is influenced by the rich storytelling traditions of his heritage. His films poignantly investigate the interconnection of memory, trauma, and power dynamics, often through a philosophical lens and with a dark sense of humor. Alireza has collaborated with esteemed filmmakers such as Asghar Farhadi. His debut feature, "Oblivion Verses," developed at the Cinéfondation Residency of the Festival de Cannes, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, winning three awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and the FIPRESCI Prize. Alireza also co-wrote "Until Tomorrow," which premiered at the Berlinale Film Festival.
Ali Asgari is a prominent figure in Iranian cinema, having received more than 200 awards. Two of his short films, "More Than Two Hours" (2013) and "The Silence" (2016), were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Festival de Cannes. "The Baby" was featured in the short film competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2014. Ali's films focus on the precarious lives of individuals living on the margins of society in his native country, Iran. His debut film, “Disappearance,” was developed at the Cinéfondation Residency of the Festival de Cannes and had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in 2017. His second feature film, "Until Tomorrow," premiered at the Berlinale in 2022. Ali is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alireza is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker based in Canada. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in Iran, he is influenced by the rich storytelling traditions of his heritage. His films poignantly investigate the interconnection of memory, trauma, and power dynamics, often through a philosophical lens and with a dark sense of humor. Alireza has collaborated with esteemed filmmakers such as Asghar Farhadi. His debut feature, "Oblivion Verses," developed at the Cinéfondation Residency of the Festival de Cannes, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, winning three awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and the FIPRESCI Prize. Alireza also co-wrote "Until Tomorrow," which premiered at the Berlinale Film Festival.
Synopsis
Ali Asgari & Alireza Khatami’s 'Terrestrial Verses' offers a glimpse into the average life of Iranians as they struggle with the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities. These gripping vignettes capture the spirit and determination among a diverse crowd, painting an impactful image of a complex society.Details of Cast
Majid Salehi, Gohar Kheyrandish, Farzin Mohades, Sadaf Asgari, Hossein Soleymani, Faezeh Rad, Bahram Ark, Servin Zabetian, Arghavan Shabani, Ardeshir Kazemi, Babak Karimi, Behnaz Jafari, Sara Bahrami, Reza Behboudi, Kiumars Moradi, Paria Yaghoubi, Shaghayegh Faryad Shiran, Tofigh Heidari, Ali Asgari, Alireza KhatamiDetails of Crew
Cinematography: Adib Sobhani, Editor: Ehsan Vaseghi, Music:Producer Details
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