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.

Academy Awards: Best International Feature Film nominee!

Cannes Film Festival: Best Film, Special Jury Prize, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Fipresci Award, AFCAE Award winner, and Palme d’Or nominee!
National Board of Review, USA: Best International Film award winner!
Alliance of Women Film Journalists: Best International Film award winner!

4/4 Stars! “a surprising and revelatory film” (The Mercury News)

5 Stars! “a gem of a movie…an understated yet powerful political drama…excellent performances all around” (Talking Films)

5 Stars! “The performances are uniformly perfect…this is unnervingly tense, properly intelligent, essential viewing.” (London Evening Standard)

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