The Seed of the Sacred Fig

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

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Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof's award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan.

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A searing indictment of oppressive rule, whether it be of a nation or in a household, The Seed of the Sacred Fig functions both as compelling drama and powerful political statement.

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David Sexton

New Statesman

The Seed of the Sacred Fig is not subtle, but it is nonetheless an immense achievement, revealing how different this revolt -- the Jina Revolution -- has been.

Jan 31, 2025

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I deeply appreciated this film and quite liked it. As a political thriller, absolutely, but in some ways also as a document.

Jan 17, 2025

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A powerful movie with a great moral dilemma at the center.

Jan 17, 2025

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Kristian M. Lin

Fort Worth Weekly

The movie’s climax is a political and psychological masterstroke.

Jan 31, 2025

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

A disturbing drama that looks at the descent of one Iranian family into paranoia as the regime cracks down on rebellious voices. A harrowing parable about the dangerous allure of authoritarianism.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 31, 2025

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Troy Ribeiro

Free Press Journal (India)

The Film is a poignant and timely exploration of power, trust, and repression. With its masterful direction, strong performances, and raw portrayal of Iran’s political climate, the film leaves a lasting impact,

Rated: 4/5

Jan 31, 2025

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Robyn K

I think I may have missed the point on this one. Not sure what it was trying to say.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Robert Z

Great acting, great dialogue, filming etc. A bit lengthy toward the end. The accent is on the vicious circle of lies and loyalties from society down to its smallest. ELL, the family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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brian C

Great subject matter. The analogy between the family and the state of Iran was very well done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Farzaneh

very meaningful excellent play , excellent subject

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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kyu915

Most important movie I’ve seen so far this year. What happens when you force women to go back? Religion should be a comfort held close to the heart and not wielded like a cudgel against family, friends, and the rest of your community.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Jenny

Super powerful movie. All the elements are great: direction, script, acting, cultural relevance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Mohammad Rasoulof

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Missagh Zareh

Iman

Soheila Golestani

Najmeh

Mahsa Rostami

Rezvan

Setareh Maleki

Sana

Amineh Mazrouie Arani

Woman in the Car

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Synopsis

Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof's award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife Najmeh and daughters Sana and Rezvan.

Director: Mohammad Rasoulof
Producer: Mohammad Rasoulof, Amin Sadraei, Jean-Christophe Simon, Mani Tilgner, Rozita Hendijanian
Screenwriter: Mohammad Rasoulof
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: Run Way Pictures, arte France Cinéma, Parallel45
Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Disturbing Violent Content|Bloody Images|Some Language|Thematic Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Persian
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $314.7K
Runtime: 2h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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