Films from near and far: The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Change your perspective at Focus Film Theater (with after-program)
Verre binding presents: The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Focus Filmtheater invites Arnhem residents from near and far to watch the film together. This screening is part of the program surrounding International Women’s Day. Before the screening, there will be an introduction by Niloofar Azimian.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is an Iranian film by Mohammad Rasoulof from 2024. The film has a runtime of 167 minutes and is spoken in Farsi with Dutch subtitles.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Father Iman is promoted to the position of ‘investigative judge’ in Tehran, where he must approve execution orders issued by others. His new role puts him, his wife Najmeh, and their three daughters under intense scrutiny, making Iman so paranoid that he no longer trusts his own family. When his gun suddenly goes missing and protests erupt across the country, the entire household is on the verge of collapse.
Director Mohammad Rasoulof interweaves his portrayal of an Iranian family with real footage of protests and the arrests of women in Tehran. The internet and social media play a significant role in The Seed of the Sacred Fig, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes. Just before the film’s premiere, Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison. He fled to Germany and walked the Cannes red carpet carrying photos of lead actors Soheila Golestani and Missagh Zareh, who are still not allowed to leave Iran.
After the screening, there will be an opportunity to discuss the film in the foyer while enjoying drinks and snacks.
Regular tickets available via Focus Filmtheater.