The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Shot entirely in secret, The Seed of the Sacred Fig is an epic thriller from director Mohammad Rasoulof, a target of Iran’s government for his films’ criticism of the state. When political unrest erupts on the streets of Tehran, a newly-appointed investigating judge becomes increasingly paranoid and distrustful, even of his own wife and daughters. When his gun disappears, his family breaks apart. The announcement of the film’s release led to threats of severe punishment and lengthy jail terms by the Iranian government, forcing some cast and crew to leave the country.