Terrestrial Verses

1h 17m · 2023 · Directed by Alireza Khatami · 3.4 / 5 on Letterboxd

Terrestrial Verses (2023) runs 1h 17m, directed by Alireza Khatami. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.