The filmmaker portrays the intimate workings of autocratic thinking through the prism of a middle-class family.

Upon hearing the setup of Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s latest film, one might be forgiven if they immediately begin ...

Payal Kapadia’s Cannes grand prix winner All We Imagine Is Light and Mohammad Rasoulof’s special prize recipient The Seed Of ...

In this arts24 episode, we talk to fugitive director Mohammad Rasoulof about his powerful Iranian film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, a brazen and startling picture about the misogyny and theocracy in ...

Despite the efforts of the repressive regimes in Iran and Afghanistan, women are taking bold actions to defend their rights.

The Independent Iranian Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has praised a shift in filmmaking in Iran towards “defying censorship ...

As admirable as The Seed of The Sacred Fig is, heavy-handed messaging and a clunky third act keep it from greatness. The post ...

Germany has selected Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s drama The Seed of the Sacred Fig as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This decision was taken by ...

The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad ...

Payal Kapadia’s Cannes grand prix winner All We Imagine As Light and Mohammad Rasoulof’s special prize recipient The Seed Of ...

Wiff Unveils 2024 Windsor Film Festival Lineup, Largest Yet Vincent Georgie, executive director and chief programmer of the ...

By Neptune We’re lucky to have excellent films coming out this week. But then, it’s autumn and the rebirth of culture is in ...