Poster of the film The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

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Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

Cast:Misagh Zare, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi, Reza Akhlaghirad, Shiva Ordooie, Amineh Mazrouie Arani, Mohammad Kamal Alavi, Parisa Mohyedini, Barat Azimi
Director:Mohammad Rasoulof
Editor:Andrew Bird
Camera:Pooyan Aghababaei

Guild Reviews

The Seed Of The Sacred Fig is an absolute soul-shattering work of cinema because of just how urgent, relatable, and familiar its conflicts are.

Fox in morning light

Sucharita Tyagi | Independent Film Critic

Fri, January 24 2025

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