Nothing about Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” happened overnight. The authoritarian Iranian government is both the subject of the three-hour film and the background of the film’s ...

"Seed of the Sacred Fig" director Mohammad Rasoulof was forced to flee Iran after secretly filming this political thriller, which Germany submitted to the Oscars.

Germany picked The Seed of the Sacred Fig to represent the country at the 2025 Oscars in the best international feature category because Rasoulof is now a German resident in Berlin.

As admirable as The Seed of The Sacred Fig is, heavy-handed messaging and a clunky third act keep it from greatness. The post TIFF 2024: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Is Admirable Yet Heavy ...

Award-winning film studio NEON has announced that audiences are now able to experience ‘THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG’ for digital purchase and rental. The film will also be available on Blu-Ray ...

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” went on to screen at TIFF and NYFF, with Rasoulof introducing the film and participating in a Q&A for both NYFF screenings.

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” released in limited theaters on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, so now is the perfect time to check out some of its glowing critics’ reviews. First up, a bit of a primer.

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Wins Arab Critics’ Award for European Films. The Iranian drama from exiled director Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) Film Review, a movie written and directed by Mohammad Rasoulof and starring Missagh Zareh, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi, Reza ...

The Seed of the Sacred Fig director Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran on foot after being sentenced to 8 years in prison, ahead of his film's debut at Cannes.

‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ Among 13 German Films Submitted For International Oscar. German Films has said it has received 13 film submissions for this year’s international Oscar race.

Cannes 2024: Blazing with sober force and white-hot rage, "The seed of the Sacred Fig" leaves little room for subtlety in unsubtle times.