The Seed of the Sacred Fig

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.

NOMINEE
Academy Awards - Best International Feature

★★★★★ - The Standard
★★★★★ - The Telegraph
★★★★★ - Time Out

“Feels almost classical… as if we were watching an old legend fitted for a new age” - The New York Times

“Extraordinary ... enthralling cinema” - the Spectator

“Hitchcock and Kubrick… properly intelligent, essential viewing” - Evening Standard

“Masterful and gripping. with all kinds of twists” - Variety

“A radical triumph… there are only a handful of films you’ll see in your lifetime that will capture a moment in time with a fraction of the same clarity, conviction and compassion… you’ll be unable to look away for even a second.” - Collider

“Hitchcockian domestic thriller” - AV Club

“A staggering and unforgettable film” - Screenrant

“Brilliant …mesmerizingly gripping” - the Telegraph

“Masterfully crafted… undeniably enthralling” - rogerebert.com

Rating: M

Runtime: 168 mins

Director: Mohammad Rasoulof

Actors: Soheila Golestani, Reza Akhlaghirad, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki

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