‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ to release in Indian theatres on January 24

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s acclaimed film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, which is also Germany’s Official entry in the best international feature category at Oscars, is all set to release in Indian theatres on January 24 in Persian with English subtitles.

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” will be distributed by Impact Films in India. They have previously brought several internationally acclaimed titles such as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”, “Parasite”, “Colette”, “A Hero”, “Parallel Mothers”, “Triangle of Sadness”, “The Whale”, “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, “The Zone of Interest”, “Monster” and “Exhuma” to Indian theatres.

The story of “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” unfolds in Tehran during nationwide protests triggered by the tragic death of a young woman. This thought-provoking thriller explores the harrowing dynamics of family, authority, and resistance against a backdrop of societal unrest.

The protagonist Iman; a judge in the Revolutionary Guard Court, faces a moral and personal crisis as his family becomes entangled in the seismic events gripping the city. What begins as a celebration of Iman’s professional success unravels into a harrowing tale of paranoia, betrayal, and resilience.

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