The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Original title: Dane-ye anjir-e ma'abed

2024
15
2h 47m

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Political Drama Political Thriller Psychological Drama Crime Drama Thriller

An investigating judge struggles with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran caused by the death of a young woman. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing h... Read allAn investigating judge struggles with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran caused by the death of a young woman. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties.An investigating judge struggles with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran caused by the death of a young woman. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

12K

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POPULARITY

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 33 wins & 68 nominations total

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Trivia
Director Mohammad Rasoulof was originally scheduled to take part in the 2023 Cannes Film Festival as a jury member of the Un Certain Regard section. However, he was arrested in July 2022 after criticising the government's crackdown on protestors in the southwestern city of Abadan in Iran over deadly building collapse. On May 8, 2024, Rasouloff's lawyer announced that he has 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 managed to flee 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.

Quotes
Iman: Sana wants to have blue hair? Painted nails? Why?
Najmeh: The world has changed. 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.

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Opening credits: "Ficus Religiosa is a tree with an unusual life cycle. It seeds, contained in bird droppings, fall on other trees. 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."

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Featured in 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)

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8/10

The most perfect and beautiful title for a movie!!!

The movie "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is a political thriller centered on Iman, who is searching for a promotion in Tehran's judicial system. As he ascends in his career, he is torn between personal and professional conflicts, facing moral dilemmas within his family amid the upheaval of the 2022-2023 Iran protests.

The movie is captivating for its portrayal of the clash between an archaic, sexist, and oppressive government driven by religious ideals and the freedom of expression, culture, and modern values embraced by the younger generation. This duality extends into the family dynamic, where personal beliefs collide with political pressures, creating a powerful internal conflict.

Director and writer Mohammad Rasoulof delivers an emotional movie by blending real footage of student protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.

Another standout achievement is the title The Seed of the Sacred Fig, which perfectly captures and summarizes the essence of the movie. It's a perfect and beautiful choice that sums up the story beautifully.