"The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is a brave and searing drama about an Iranian family torn apart by theocracy and its repressive mechanisms, exploring fractures in both family and society.
Mohammad Rasoulof's film follows Iman, a lawyer turned investigating judge, who faces corruption and crises at home, depicting the struggles of individuals against oppressive forces.
Rasoulof centers government officials in his work, challenging their complicity in state violence, with each film addressing different facets of Iranian societal issues.
Set against the backdrop of widespread protests, the narrative resonates deeply with contemporary struggles in Iran, as personal and political conflicts collide within a family.
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