Alireza Khatami

Alireza Khatami

Known for: Directing
Biography: 1980-01-01 (45 years old)

Biography

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.

Filmography

all 20

Movies 20

Producer 10

Director 6

Screenplay 1

Writer 1

Screenplay / Director / Producer / Editor
The Things You Kill

The Things You Kill (2025)

Movie
(voice) / Director / Writer / Co-Producer
Terrestrial Verses

Terrestrial Verses (2023)

Movie
Executive Producer
My Animal

My Animal (2023)

Movie
Executive Producer
Ahu

Ahu (2021)

Movie
Executive Producer
Bovine

Bovine (2019)

Movie
Director / Screenplay
Oblivion Verses

Oblivion Verses (2018)

Movie
Editor / Director / Producer / Writer
Rain Dog

Rain Dog (2013)

Movie
Director / Writer / Editor / Producer
When the Curtain Falls

When the Curtain Falls (2013)

Movie
Producer / Writer / Editor / Director
Focal Point

Focal Point (2009)

Movie
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Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1980-01-01 (45 years old)

Birth Place
Iran

Citizenships
Iran

Also Known As
Алиреза Хатами, علیرضا خاتمی

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Ali Asgari
Alireza Khatami,
Ali Asgari worked together with Alireza Khatami in:
3 Movies
Ehsan Vaseghi
Alireza Khatami,
Ehsan Vaseghi worked together with Alireza Khatami in:
3 Movies
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