48/30
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 . . . . However, he was arrested in July 2022 after criticizing the government's crackdown on protesters in the southwestern city of Abadan in Iran over a deadly building collapse.
Why?Najmeh: The world has changed
On May 8, 2024, Rasouloff's lawyer announced that he had been sentenced to eight years in prison as well as flogging, a fine and confiscation of his property. On May 12, 2024, Rasouloff announced that he had managed to deceive Iran and was staying at an undisclosed location in Europe. On May 24, 2024, Rasouloff attended the film's premiere in Cannes and on the red carpet he held up photos of two of the film's actors, Soheila Golestani and Missagh Zareh.. Iman: Sana wants to have blue hair? Painted nails?
Its seeds, contained in bird droppings, fall on other trees
Kids think differently.Iman: The world has changed, but God has not. Nor his laws.Najmeh: We have to teach them.Iman: We always have.. Opening credits: "The Ficus Religiosa is a tree with an unusual life cycle. Aerial roots spring up and grow down to the floor. Then, the branches wrap around the host tree and strangle it.
Finally, the sacred fig stands on its own"
The Seed of the Sacred Fig was one of the most anticipated premieres in Cannes due to the backstory of its creation. A film shot in secret in Iran, that led to its director and cast being sentenced to prison and lashing. So, would the movie be able to live up to the expectations despite its complicated production?What followed was not a film, it was a MOLOTOV COCKTAIL! An incredibly brave, powerful and moving tale of morality, paranoia and resistance. The third act had people talking, but makes perfect sense to me in its symbolic context.
Women, Life, Freedom!
If before the movie Rasoulof and his crew already received a big standing ovation due to the film's background, the emotive standing ovation it received after the screening was even more enthusiastic, with the also Iranian director and fellow Palme competitor Ali Abassi encouraging people to stand up and cheer.The Seed of the Scared Fig did, unfortunately, not win the Palme d'Or in the end, and had to settle for a minor Special Jury Prize. But still, it would have been my choice for the main prize, and won over my and many other people's hearts.
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