The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
About The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Iman, an investigating judge in Tehran's Revolutionary Court, is appointed during a time of political unrest following the death of a young woman. As protests intensify, Iman's paranoia grows when his service weapon goes missing. Suspecting his wife Najmeh and daughters Rezvan and Sana, he imposes strict measures at home, leading to a tense family dynamic. The film intertwines a domestic thriller with real footage from the 2022–2023 Iranian protests, offering a poignant commentary on authoritarianism and personal freedom. Director: Mohammad Rasoulof Actors: Missagh Zareh, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi, Amineh Mazrouie Arani, Reza Akhlaghirad, Shiva Ordooie Movie Rating: PG-13
- Type: Movie
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
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- IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
- Genres: Drama, Political Thriller
- Language: Persian
- Duration: 2hr 47min
- WatchThisFlix Pick: Do Not Miss — an exceptional title we strongly recommend.
Why Watch The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
Iman, an investigating judge in Tehran's Revolutionary Court, is appointed during a time of political unrest following the death of a young woman. As protests intensify, Iman's paranoia grows when his service weapon goes missing. Suspecting his wife Najmeh and daughters Rezvan and Sana, he imposes strict measures at home, leading to a tense family dynamic. The film intertwines a domestic thriller with real footage from the 2022–2023 Iranian protests, offering a poignant commentary on authoritarianism and personal freedom. Director: Mohammad Rasoulof Actors: Missagh Zareh, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi, Amineh Mazrouie Arani, Reza Akhlaghirad, Shiva Ordooie Movie Rating: PG-13
WatchThisFlix Rating: Do Not Miss — an exceptional title we strongly recommend.
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