
Birthday: January 01, 1980
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.

April 25, 2025

July 17, 2021

September 08, 2023

June 23, 2024

May 31, 2018

October 05, 2023

March 04, 2022

May 01, 2009

May 01, 2011

May 01, 2013

May 01, 2013

May 01, 2013

May 01, 2013

May 01, 2008

May 01, 2007

August 03, 2017

September 29, 2019

May 01, 2019

May 01, 2021

September 25, 2008

November 15, 2024

January 15, 2026

November 27, 2019

February 12, 2021

October 15, 2016