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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

2024, Movie, 2h 47min

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

"The Seed of the Sacred Fig" — thriller, crime and drama movie produced in Iran, Islamic Republic of, Germany and France and released in 2024. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 47min. "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is currently available to stream on Hulu and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

Country: Iran,Germany,France

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Mohammad Rasoulof’s arresting tale of violence and paranoia in Iran.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ian Freer

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...a bold, timely state-of-the-nation address that manages to eschew the polemical for the truly gripping.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Matt Schimkowitz

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...sprouts paranoia and isolation at home.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic David Robb

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...refreshingly balanced and open in its inclusion of differing perspectives.

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Ryan Lattanzio

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...an anguished cry from the heart of Mohammad Rasoulof, the Iranian filmmaker who just fled his home country for Europe after an eight-year prison sentence from the Islamic Republic.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Godfrey Cheshire

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Rasoulof gets terrific performances from all of his cast, but particularly noteworthy is Sohelia Golestani’s work as Najmeh, which captures the woman’s subtle, gradual transition from defender of her husband to an ally of her daughters.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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In the heart of Tehran, a newly appointed investigating judge grapples with an escalating political crisis that seeps into his family life. As protests erupt across the city, Iman's sense of trust begins to unravel, leading him to suspect those closest to him — his wife and two daughters. The atmosphere at home becomes increasingly tense as he enforces strict measures in a bid for control amid societal chaos. When his service weapon mysteriously disappears, paranoia takes hold, pushing family bonds to their breaking point. Struggling against external turmoil and internal dissent, Iman finds himself on an unpredictable path where loyalty and truth blur amidst the backdrop of turmoil. This gripping tale unfolds in a world where fear reigns supreme and familial love is put to the ultimate test.

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