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Terrestrial Verses

2023, Movie, 1h 17min

Unfolding in nine incisive vignettes, this elegantly minimalist, powerfully subversive portrait of the everyday absurdity of life under authoritarianism follows an array of Iranians as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from schoolteachers to bureaucrats. These stirring snapshots—by turns humorous, affecting, Kafkaesque, and tragic—capture the spirit and determination of ordinary people in the face of adversity, offering a provocative, nuanced perspective on a complex society.

Country: Canada,Luxembourg,Iran

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Reviews

Critic Andy Crump

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For all of its cosmic implications, the film remains steadfast in its human devotions.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Godfrey Cheshire

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Given the extraordinary restrictions Iran places on its filmmakers, it remains a wonder that films as intrepid and original as “Terrestrial Voices” somehow keep emerging from the country.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Steven Scaife

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Even as its subject matter resonates with recent Iranian protests, Asgari and Alireza’s film sustains its style of low-key minimalism throughout.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Frequently asked questions

What is Terrestrial Verses about? Toggle content

In the bustling city of Tehran, everyday people face the challenges of living under a strict and oppressive regime. Through nine interconnected vignettes, Terrestrial Verses offers a glimpse into the lives of those who must navigate the complex web of cultural, religious, and institutional constraints that govern their daily existence. From a father registering his newborn son to a young woman contesting a traffic violation, these ordinary people must find ways to adapt and survive in a society that often seems determined to hold them back. With humor and pathos, this powerful film offers a nuanced portrait of life in Iran today.

Where can I stream Terrestrial Verses? Toggle content

You can stream Terrestrial Verses on: The Criterion Channel

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