Terrestrial Verses, directed by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami, has been officially selected in the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Terrestrial Verses, produced by Milad Khosravi for Seven Springs Pictures Co. And Ali Asgari for Todd Films, 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.

Terrestrial Verses marks the first collaboration between Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami, two talented directors whose past works have been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.