Terrestrial Verses

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.

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)