About

Known credits:
40
Birthday:
1980-01-01
Place of birth:
Iran
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Alireza Khatami

Overview

Alireza Khatami (born 1980) is an Iranian director, writer and producer.

Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in southeast Iran, he was deeply influenced by the rich oral storytelling traditions of his heritage. This inspiration led him to create a unique storytelling style, blending fantasy and realistic narratives. His works poignantly explore precarious lives, identity politics, and feature a dark sense of humor. Starting as an assistant director, Alireza worked with esteemed filmmakers, including Asghar Farhadi. His films gained recognition, showcased at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Venice, and Berlinale. His debut feature, Oblivion Verses, premiered at the 74th Venice Film Festival, winning three awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and FIPRESCI. His second feature, Terrestrial Verses, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes. Currently, Alireza is working on Things That You Kill in Turkey, an auto-fictional psychological thriller critiquing patriarchy.

Known for

Acting
2023 Terrestrial Verses Actor (voice) 59
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Directing
2023 Terrestrial Verses Directing Director 59
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2018 Oblivion Verses Directing Director 59
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2013 Taipei Factory Directing Director N/A
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2013 Mr. Chang's New Address Directing Director N/A
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2013 When the Curtain Falls Directing Director N/A
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2013 Rain Dog 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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The Things You Kill Directing Director N/A
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Writing
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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The Things You Kill Writing Screenplay N/A
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Production
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 When the Curtain Falls Production Producer N/A
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2013 Rain Dog Production Producer N/A
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2009 Focal Point Production Producer N/A
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The Things You Kill Production Producer N/A
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Eleanor in the Evening Production Executive Producer N/A
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Crew
2021 The Lost Seahorse Crew Thanks N/A
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Editing
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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