Terrestrial Verses

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
• 
  Ardeshir Kazemi

  100-year-old man
• 
  Babak Karimi

  (voice)