The Seed of the Sacred Fig
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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.
Cast
- Mahsa Rostami
- Setareh Maleki
- Niousha Akhshi
- Missagh Zareh
- Soheila Golestani
- Reza Akhlaghirad
- Shiva Ordooie
- Amineh Mazrouie Arani
- Mohammad Kamal Alavi
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- Oct 23, 2024
the third act here is the best horror film of the year. an almost unbearably excruciating escalation of tension over the course of three hours made all the more affecting thanks to the inclusion of real world terrors occurring simultaneously. urgent, unforgettable…
zoë rose bryantMay 25, 2024Art as the match that lights the fuse to the dynamite of change. This is why movies matter. Overwhelmed by the courage from the entire cast & crew, hope everyone gets a chance to see this.
Joe AMay 24, 2024Free Iran, Free Palestine, free our hearts and minds from the tyranny of weak men and their fears.
Roberto Drilea - May 24, 2024
Mohammad Rasoulof has crafted one of the best & most courageous films of the year. THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG is a riveting familial drama where modern & traditional values clash in present-day Iran, building to a tense climax. Features outstanding performances from Soheila…
Matt NegliaMay 24, 2024there are some bits in here that soured things for me: while making the father an avatar for the iranian state might make for a neat metaphor, it means he’s not a character in his own right, which blunts the messaging in a way that some western audiences will lap up. for…
farahMay 24, 2024The last act shift is a little too chaotic and I do wish some of the characters were more than their initial beats entail—but the craft and courage required to make this film is so overwhelming.
Robert Daniels - May 24, 2024
“I want my family back.” It is, frankly, wonderful that The Seeds of the Sacred Fig exists at all. It is remarkable that the director managed to make it to Cannes, fleeing exile from Iran. This is an important, urgent, notable and worthy work. With all of that in mind, it…
Darren MooneySep 23, 2024videmment grosse claque devant LES GRAINES DU FIGUIER SAUVAGE, film iranien sur l'oppression des femmes dans le pays. Le film contestataire a tellement déplu que les actrices principales sont en exil ainsi que le réalisateur. Tourné en vitesse et en secret pour éviter…
RegelegorilaFeb 5, 2025The only time IG reels is used for a good thing Horrifying paranoia and oppression. A stunning work that must be viewed, simply for the grueling nature it took to get us to be able to.
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- jam jammy jambam lovedThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
near 3 hours long yet it's neither slow nor boring. other than occasionally pausing and pacing back and forth cuz of how anxious i felt at times, i was glued to my seat. did not like the tom and jerry sitch towards the end, but knowing what Rasoulof was going through it's excused
GMaranhao is "meh" onThe Seed of the Sacred Figcool elements and tight build up that derail comically at the end sequence: they aimed at terminator but ended up hitting tom and jerry. political elements such as the films vision of irans predicament on the international stage also sound very propagandy after the us bombings
Eye Cinc likedThe Seed of the Sacred FigThe film, although almost three hours long, escapes boredom and generates a lot of stress and disbelief due to the story and the way it tells how a family man can change at any moment and become a very dangerous enemy, and all for not Pay attention to where you leave things.
- Hardcore Epic Fanboy-Stan-Worshiper likedThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
A great film with a lot of powerful things to say. I will admit that I think it was a little heavy handed at times in its structure, but that doesn’t take away from the genuinely phenomenal messages. They’re all presented with strong filmmaking and passion. Please see this.
Bennie likedThe Seed of the Sacred FigThe director here uses a family dynamic to skillfully mirror Iran’s political climate. I love how it uses real footage from protests in between the fictional storytelling. It’s not a perfect film but this political thriller will have your eyes glued to the screen. 8
Bartekk likedThe Seed of the Sacred Figthe ending scene felt a bit goofy but as a whole the movie was very good, paranoia and stress inducing. central story made for a imaginative metaphor.
- alyssa lovedThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
Knowing the context of the creation of this and the current status of all the cast and crew made this movie mind blowing
kerry is "meh" onThe Seed of the Sacred Figi was interested at first but then it was too long and i didn’t like the turn the story took
K likedThe Seed of the Sacred FigNo cause experiencing this LIVE was sooo traumatizing and heartbreaking. #WomanLifeFreedom
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Metacritic
Nov 27, 2024
The Seed of the Sacred Fig asks us to enter a family’s story, but also to acknowledge that we are part of it. We’re extras in the background, no matter how far away we are. For Rasoulof, the world he’s created is far from theoretical. The consequences have been, too.
Alissa Wilkinson
The New York Times
Sep 9, 2024
The transition of tones is subtle - you don't realize you're watching a horror movie until it's too late.
Graeme Guttmann
Screen Rant
Aug 30, 2024
What we have is a domestic thriller initially consigned to the domicile before the impact of its primary, female characters shatter those confines, taking it to the desert-like ex-urban outskirts and the hypothetical beyond.
David Katz
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