The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024). 2h 48m

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig was one of the most expected premieres in Cannes due to the backstory of its creation. A film shot in secret in Iran, that led to its director and cast being sentenced to prison and lashing. So, would the movie be able to live up to the expectations despite its complicated production?u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhat followed was not a film, it was a MOLOTOV COCKTAIL! An incredibly brave, powerful and moving tale of morality, paranoia and resistance. The third act had people talking, but makes perfect sense to me in its symbolic context. If before the movie Rasoulof and his crew already received a big standing ovation due to the filmu0026#39;s background, the emotive standing ovation it received after the screening was even more enthusiastic, with the also Iranian director and fellow Palme competitor Ali Abassi encouraging people to stand up and cheer.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Seed of the Scared Fig did, unfortunately, not win the Palme du0026#39;Or in the end, and had to settle for a minor Special Jury Prize. But still, it would have been my choice for the main prize, and won over my and many other peopleu0026#39;s hearts. Women, Life, Freedom!”