Alireza Khatami

Personal Info

Know For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1980-01-01 (45 years old)

Place of Birth

Iran

Alireza Khatami

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, p...

Acting

2023

Production

2025

The Things You Kill

as Screenplay

2025

2021

2023

My Animal

as Executive Producer

2024

Eleanor in the Evening

as Executive Producer

2018

Oblivion Verses

as Director

2023

2022

Until Tomorrow

as Screenplay

2023

2023

Terrestrial Verses

as Co-Producer

2009

Focal Point

as Director

2009

Focal Point

as Editor

2011

2009

Focal Point

as Writer

2009

Focal Point

as Producer

2013

Taipei Factory

as Director

2013

2008

2019

Bird of Paradise

as Executive Producer

2013

2013

2021

Ahu

as Executive Producer

2013

Rain Dog

as Editor

2007

2013

Rain Dog

as Director

2013

Rain Dog

as Producer

2008

2017

Frost

as Writer

2019

Bovine

as Executive Producer

2013

Rain Dog

as Writer

2008

Punggok Rindukan Bulan

as Digital Compositor

2025

2018

Oblivion Verses

as Screenplay

2025

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