About

Known credits:
41
Birthday:
1980-01-01
Place of birth:
Iran
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Alireza Khatami

Overview

Alireza Khatami is an award-winning writer, director, and producer based in Canada. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in southeast Iran, Alireza draws from the rich oral storytelling traditions of his heritage, crafting a unique style blending magic realism with sharp social commentary. Known for his bold cinematic choices defying convention, his films unravel the invisible architecture of power, tracing societal systems and psychological forces that shape human behavior and identity.

Alireza began as an assistant director alongside esteemed filmmakers, including two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi. His debut feature, Oblivion Verses, premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2017, garnering critical acclaim and winning multiple awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and the FIPRESCI prize. His second feature, Terrestrial Verses (co-directed with Ali Asgari), premiered in the Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews and has been theatrically released in more than 15 countries.

Alireza's boundary-pushing third feature, The Things You Kill, earned him the Best Director Award at the World Dramatic Competition of Sundance Film Festival 2025.

Known for

Acting
2023 Terrestrial Verses Actor (voice) 59
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Directing
2025 The Things You Kill Directing Director N/A
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2023 Terrestrial Verses Directing Director 59
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2018 Oblivion Verses Directing Director 59
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2013 Mr. Chang's New Address Directing Director N/A
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2013 Rain Dog Directing Director N/A
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2013 When the Curtain Falls Directing Director N/A
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2013 Taipei Factory Directing Director N/A
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2011 Elephant in the Street Directing Director N/A
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2009 Focal Point Directing Director N/A
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2008 An Orange Butterfly Directing Director N/A
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2007 Without Condemnation Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2025 The Things You Kill Writing Screenplay N/A
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2023 Terrestrial Verses Writing Writer 59
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2022 Until Tomorrow Writing Screenplay 59
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2018 Oblivion Verses Writing Screenplay 59
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2017 Frost Writing Writer 58
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2013 When the Curtain Falls Writing Writer N/A
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2013 Rain Dog Writing Writer N/A
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2013 Taipei Factory Writing Writer N/A
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2013 Mr. Chang's New Address Writing Writer N/A
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2011 Elephant in the Street Writing Writer N/A
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2009 Focal Point Writing Writer N/A
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2008 An Orange Butterfly Writing Writer N/A
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2007 Without Condemnation Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2025 The Things You Kill Production Producer N/A
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2024 Eleanor in the Evening Production Executive Producer N/A
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2023 Terrestrial Verses Production Co-Producer 59
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2023 My Animal Production Executive Producer 58
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2021 Ahu Production Executive Producer N/A
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2019 Bird of Paradise Production Executive Producer N/A
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2019 Bovine Production Executive Producer N/A
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2013 Rain Dog Production Producer N/A
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2013 When the Curtain Falls Production Producer N/A
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2009 Focal Point Production Producer N/A
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Crew
2021 The Lost Seahorse Crew Thanks N/A
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Editing
2025 The Things You Kill Editing Editor N/A
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2013 Rain Dog Editing Editor N/A
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2013 When the Curtain Falls Editing Editor N/A
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2009 Focal Point Editing Editor N/A
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Visual Effects
2008 Punggok Rindukan Bulan Visual Effects Digital Compositor N/A
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