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PMA Films: Terrestrial Verses

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[O]ne of the most brilliant and provocative films to emerge from Iran recently… simple and daring.
— Godfrey Cheshire, RogerEbert.com

77 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Asgari and Alireza Khatami. In Persian and English with English subtitles. DCP.

Terrestrial Verses 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.

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