Mohammad Rasoulof's 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' premieres in Italy

In Rome, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof is showcasing his film 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' (Il seme del fico sacro), which received the Special Prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The movie, released in Italian cinemas on February 20 by Lucky Red and BIM Distribuzione, is set against the backdrop of Tehran. It tells the story of Iman, who becomes an investigating judge during a protest movement following a young woman's death. His daughters, Rezvan and Sana, engage in discussions with their mother, Najmeh. When Iman's service weapon goes missing, he grows suspicious of the women, leading to increasing paranoia. Rasoulof, who was tried in absentia, reflects on Iran's challenging past, while the film delves into father-daughter relationships and wider cultural issues.