Terrestrial Verses
dir. Ali Asgari, Alireza Khatami · 2023
Life is filled with absurdities that can be both humorous and challenging, revealing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppressive circumstances.
A young couple debates the absurdity of naming their newborn in a society where every choice feels laden with political implications. As the film unfolds through a series of vignettes, viewers are drawn into a world where the mundane becomes a canvas for satire, revealing the humor that can be found even under the weight of authoritarian rule.
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.
