Alireza is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker based in Canada. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in Iran, he is influenced by his heritage’s rich storytelling traditions. His films poignantly investigate the interconnection of memory, trauma, and power dynamics, often through a philosophical lens and with a dark sense of humor. He has worked with esteemed filmmakers such as Asghar Farhadi. His debut feature, “Oblivion Verses,” developed at the Cinéfondation Residency of the Festival de Cannes, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, winning three awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and the FIPRESCI Prize. Alireza also co-wrote “Until Tomorrow,” which premiered at the Berlinale Film Festival. He is currently working on an auto-fictional psychological thriller in Turkey.

Filmography:

• Terrestrial Verses / 2023 / To be premiered at Cannes Film Festival
• Oblivion Verses / 2017/ France – Holland – Germany – Chile/ 93 min – Premiered at Venice 2017

Short Films:

• Mr. Chang’s New Address/ 2013/ Taiwan – France/ 15 min/ Premiered at Director’s Forthnight of Cannes
• Focal Point/ 2010 / Malaysia /15 min/ Premiered at Clermont-Ferrand