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Terrestrial Verses(2023)
Status: Released
Date: 2023-10-05
74%
52 Votes
Time: 1h 17m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Persian.
Countries:
Iran,
Luxembourg,
Canada
ProductionCompanies: 
Cynefilms
Movie: Terrestrial Verses
Top 10 Billed Cast
Majid Salehi
Siamak
گوهر خیراندیش
Mehri
Farzin Mohades
Ali
Sadaf Asgari
Sadaf
Hossein Soleymani
Farbod
Faezeh Rad
Faezeh
Bahram Ark
Young Father
Servin Zabetian
Aram
Ardeshir Kazemi
100-year-old man
Video Trailer Terrestrial Verses
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
TERRESTRIAL VERSES - Clip 1
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TERRESTRIAL VERSES - Clip 1 - Clip
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