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Alireza Khatami (b. 1980)

Alias:
Алиреза Хатами
علیرضا خاتمی

Birthplace:
Iran

Born:
January 1, 1980

Biography from TheMovieDB

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.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Co-Producer:
2023  Terrestrial Verses

Digital Compositor:
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2023  Terrestrial Verses

Director:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2018  Oblivion Verses
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2025  The Things You Kill

Editor:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2018  Oblivion Verses
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2025  The Things You Kill

Executive Producer:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2018  Oblivion Verses
2019  Bird of Paradise
2019  Bovine
2021  Ahu
2023  My Animal
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2024  Eleanor in the Evening
2025  The Things You Kill

Producer:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2018  Oblivion Verses
2019  Bird of Paradise
2019  Bovine
2021  Ahu
2023  My Animal
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2024  Eleanor in the Evening
2024  Higher than Acidic Clouds
2025  The Things You Kill

Screenplay:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2018  Oblivion Verses
2019  Bird of Paradise
2019  Bovine
2021  Ahu
2022  Until Tomorrow
2023  My Animal
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2024  Eleanor in the Evening
2024  Higher than Acidic Clouds
2025  The Things You Kill

Thanks:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2018  Oblivion Verses
2019  Bird of Paradise
2019  Bovine
2021  Ahu
2021  The Lost Seahorse
2022  Until Tomorrow
2023  My Animal
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2024  Eleanor in the Evening
2024  Higher than Acidic Clouds
2025  The Things You Kill

Writer:
2007  Without Condemnation
2008  An Orange Butterfly
2008  Punggok Rindukan Bulan
2009  Focal Point
2011  Elephant in the Street
2013  Mr. Chang's New Address
2013  Rain Dog
2013  Taipei Factory
2013  When the Curtain Falls
2017  Frost
2018  Oblivion Verses
2019  Bird of Paradise
2019  Bovine
2021  Ahu
2021  The Lost Seahorse
2022  Until Tomorrow
2023  My Animal
2023  Terrestrial Verses
2024  Eleanor in the Evening
2024  Higher than Acidic Clouds
2025  The Things You Kill

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