Alireza Khatami

Known for DirectingBorn 1980-01-01 (age 46)Iran

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Terrestrial Verses

Bovine

Divine Comedy

Until Tomorrow

The Things You Kill

Lantouri

Oblivion Verses

Higher than Acidic Clouds

Frost

My Animal

Eleanor in the Evening

The Lost Seahorse

Ahu

Luz

Bird of Paradise

Sangría Sundays (or Bottoms Up, Mr. Toby!)

When the Curtain Falls

Taipei Factory

Rain Dog

Mr. Chang's New Address

Elephant in the Street

Focal Point

An Orange Butterfly

Punggok Rindukan Bulan

Without Condemnation