Terrestrial Verses
Un Certain Regard
Terrestrial Verses
A Film by Ali Asgari & Alireza Khatami
2023 - Iran - Drama - 1.78 - 77 min.
with Majid Salehi , Gouhar Kheir Andish & Sadaf Asgari
Terrestrial Verses follows everyday people from all walks of life as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from school teachers to bureaucrats. These stirring vignettes, humorous and affecting, capture the spirit and determination of people amidst adversity, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex society.
Un Certain Regard
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