The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Director: Mohammad Raszulof

Cast: Máhsza Rosztámi, Szetareh Maleki, Niusa Aksi, Misszág Zareh, Szohejla Golesztáni

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.

Awards: At the Cannes International Film Festival, the jury headed by Greta Gerwig awarded the Special Prize to the work of Iranian director Mohammad Raszulof, who was persecuted in her country.