Alireza Khatami

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1980-01-01 (44 years old)

Place of Birth Iran

Also Known As Алиреза Хатами, علیرضا خاتمی

Alireza Khatami

Biography

Alireza Khatami (born 1980) is an Iranian director, writer and producer. Born into the indigenous Khamse tribe in southeast Iran, he was deeply influenced by the rich oral storytelling traditions of his heritage. This inspiration led him to create a unique storytelling style, blending fantasy and realistic narratives. His works poignantly explore precarious lives, identity politics, and feature a dark sense of humor. Starting as an assistant director, Alireza worked with esteemed filmmakers, including Asghar Farhadi. His films gained recognition, showcased at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Venice, and Berlinale. His debut feature, Oblivion Verses, premiered at the 74th Venice Film Festival, winning three awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and FIPRESCI. His second feature, Terrestrial Verses, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes. Currently, Alireza is working on Things That You Kill in Turkey, an auto-fictional psychological thriller critiquing patriarchy.

Known For

Director

2025
2023
Terrestrial Verses

as Director

2018
Oblivion Verses

as Director

2013
Taipei Factory

as Director

2013
2013
Rain Dog

as Director

2013
2011
2009
Focal Point

as Director

2008
2007

Writer

2025
The Things You Kill

as Screenplay

2023
2022
Until Tomorrow

as Screenplay

2018
Oblivion Verses

as Screenplay

2017
Frost

as Writer

2013
Taipei Factory

as Writer

2013
Rain Dog

as Writer

2009
Focal Point

as Writer

2008
2007

Producer

Eleanor in the Evening

as Executive Producer

2025
2023
My Animal

as Executive Producer

2023
Terrestrial Verses

as Co-Producer

2021
Ahu

as Executive Producer

2019
Bird of Paradise

as Executive Producer

2019
Bovine

as Executive Producer

2013
2013
Rain Dog

as Producer

2009
Focal Point

as Producer

Editor

2013
Rain Dog

as Editor

2009
Focal Point

as Editor

Crew

2021

Visual Effects

2008
Punggok Rindukan Bulan

as Digital Compositor

Actor

2023