The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- 167 min
- Tyskland, Frankrike
- Society
- 15 år
The family man Iman is promoted to judge during a period of political unrest in Tehran and must navigate the growing pressure and paranoia that come with his new position. When his gun mysteriously disappears, it creates tension and distrust within the family, exacerbated by the political differences between him and the women in his household.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a biting political thriller directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. The film faced significant opposition from the Iranian state when it was announced to premiere at Cannes in 2024. Rasoulof himself was sentenced to 8 years in prison and had to flee Iran due to the film's political content
Information
| Original title | The Seed of the Sacred Fig | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Mohammad Rasoulof | |
| Year | 2024 | |
| Length | 167 min | |
| Country | Tyskland, Frankrike | |
| Language | Farsi | |
| Subtitles | No subtitles | |
| Cast | Misagh Zare, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki |
