INTERNATIONAL CINEMA: THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG
As part of our International Cinema series, where we showcase recent films with English subtitles, we have selected The Seed of the Sacred Fig. This gripping drama offers a timely and intense portrayal of a family caught in the rising political tensions of contemporary Iran. With a masterful blend of psychological depth and social commentary, the film follows a newly appointed judge whose growing paranoia threatens to unravel his home.
Iman gets promoted and becomes an investigating judge at the revolutionary court in Tehran. His new position puts him, his wife, and their three daughters under intense scrutiny. The pressure is high, and Iman struggles with distrust and paranoia as political protests in the country escalate. When his gun suddenly goes missing, he begins to suspect his own family and resorts to drastic measures…
