The Seed Of The Sacred Fig (Iran-Germany) Oscar nominated for Best International Film
Tue, 18 Mar
|Caloundra
When his gun vanishes at home an investigating judge suspects his wife and daughters imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as the country is gripped with social unrest and paranoia. Should the regime topple he would lose everything. "Thrilling and courageous."
Time & Location
18 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Caloundra, 2/11 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
About the Event
The Seed Of The Sacred Fig film trailer HERE
M. 157 Min Director and writer Mohammad Rasoulof Stars Sohelia Goletani, Missagh Zareh, Setareh Maleki Mahsa Rostami
Nominated for an Oscar Best International Film 2025
Family bonds unravel and generations clash in this extraordinary drama from acclaimed filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. Shot in secret and resulting in the persecution of its director, who was eventually forced to flee Iran, THE SEED OF THE SCARED FIG combines gripping storytelling with real-life footage of recent protests in Iran, capturing a family’s turmoil amid a society in upheaval.
In Tehran, Iman and his family celebrate his recent promotion to investigating judge. As public protests erupt against compulsory hijab, the dynamics within his family begin to shift. When his service weapon goes missing, Iman becomes increasingly paranoid, even suspecting his own wife, Najmeh, and daughters, Sana and Rezvan.
THE SEED OF THE SCARED FIG has won the…