Terrestrial Verses

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

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.

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