Terrestrial Verses
آیه های زمینی
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-20
Top Cast
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Majid Salehi
Siamak
Gohar Kheyrandish
Mehri
Farzin Mohades
Ali
Sadaf Asgari
Sadaf
Hossein Soleimani
Farbod
Faezeh Rad
Faezeh
Bahram Ark
Young Father
Sarvin Zabetian
Aram
Arghavan Shabani
Selena
Ardeshir Kazemi
100-year-old man
Babak Karimi
(voice)
Behnaz Jafari
(voice)
Sara Bahrami
(voice)
Reza Behboudi
(voice)
Kiumars Moradi
(voice)
Paria Yaghoubi
(voice)
Shaghayegh Faryad Shiran
(voice)
Tofigh Heidari
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alireza Khatami, Ali Asgari
- Screenplay & Story
- Alireza Khatami, Ali Asgari
- Original Score
- Masoud Fayazzadeh
- Original Title
- آیه های زمینی
- Country of Origin
- Iran, Luxembourg, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Taat Films, Seven Springs Pictures, Cynefilms, Tell Tall Tale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alireza Khatami, Ali Asgari
Alireza Khatami, Ali Asgari
Masoud Fayazzadeh
Adib Sobhani
Ehsan Vaseghi
Ali Asgari, Milad Khosravi
Department Leadership Roster
Ehsan Vaseghi
Editor
Alireza Khatami
Director
Ali Asgari
Director
Alireza Khatami
Writer
Ali Asgari
Writer
Adib Sobhani
Director of Photography
Ali Asgari
Producer
Milad Khosravi
Producer
Masoud Fayazzadeh
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terrestrial Verses
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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 Alireza Khatami, Ali Asgari.
Who stars in Terrestrial Verses?
The principal cast of Terrestrial Verses includes Majid Salehi, Gohar Kheyrandish, Farzin Mohades, Sadaf Asgari, Hossein Soleimani.
When was Terrestrial Verses released and how long is it?
Terrestrial Verses was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Terrestrial Verses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terrestrial Verses was composed by Masoud Fayazzadeh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terrestrial Verses?
Terrestrial Verses holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).