Alireza Khatami
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.
The Things You Kill
(Director)
The Things You Kill
(Screenplay)
The Lost Seahorse
(Thanks)
My Animal
(Executive Producer)
Eleanor in the Evening
(Executive Producer)
Oblivion Verses
(Director)
Terrestrial Verses
(Director)
Until Tomorrow
(Screenplay)
Terrestrial Verses
(Writer)
Terrestrial Verses
(Co-Producer)
Focal Point
(Director)
Focal Point
(Writer)
Focal Point
(Editor)
Focal Point
(Producer)
Elephant in the Street
(Director)
Elephant in the Street
(Writer)
When the Curtain Falls
(Director)
When the Curtain Falls
(Writer)
When the Curtain Falls
(Editor)
When the Curtain Falls
(Producer)
Taipei Factory
(Writer)
Taipei Factory
(Director)
Rain Dog
(Director)
Rain Dog
(Writer)
Rain Dog
(Editor)
Rain Dog
(Producer)
Mr. Chang's New Address
(Director)
Mr. Chang's New Address
(Writer)
An Orange Butterfly
(Director)
An Orange Butterfly
(Writer)
Without Condemnation
(Director)
Without Condemnation
(Writer)
Frost
(Writer)
Bird of Paradise
(Executive Producer)
Bovine
(Executive Producer)
Ahu
(Executive Producer)
Punggok Rindukan Bulan
(Digital Compositor)
The Things You Kill
(Producer)
Oblivion Verses
(Screenplay)
The Things You Kill
(Editor)