20TH edition NOVEMBER 24 TO DECEMBER 2, 2023
20th edition
November 24 to December 2, 2023
Ali Asgari is a prominent Iranian cinema figure with more than two hundred awards to his name. His debut feature film, Disappearance (2017), premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. Until Tomorrow (2022), his second feature, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival. Asgari is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Alireza Khatami is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker based in Canada. Born into the Indigenous Khamse tribe in Iran, he is influenced by the rich storytelling traditions of his heritage. His debut feature, Oblivion Verses (2017), had its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where it won three awards, including the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay and the FIPRESCI Prize. Terrestrial Verses is their first feature film together.
Terrestrial Verses follows everyday people from all walks of life as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from school teachers to bureaucrats. Humorous and affecting, these stirring vignettes capture the spirit and determination of people amid adversity, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex society.
Production Company Taat Films, Seven Springs Pictures
International Sales Company Films Boutique
Founded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in July 2002, the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization of public interest.
Presided over by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Foundation has as its primary objective the organisation of the Marrakech International Film Festival and any related events, all of which aim to encourage the creation, promotion, and distribution of works of cinema throughout the Kingdom of Morocco and around the globe.
Founded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in July 2002, the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization of public interest.
Presided over by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Foundation has as its primary objective the organisation of the Marrakech International Film Festival and any related events, all of which aim to encourage the creation, promotion, and distribution of works of cinema throughout the Kingdom of Morocco and around the globe.