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Persian
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
2024
Mohammad Rasoulof
2024·PG-13·
France, 
Germany, Iran
France, Germany, IranAward ratingGold
Metascore84
An investigating judge struggles with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran caused by the death of a young woman. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties.
Cast
Missagh Zareh·Soheila Golestani·Setareh Maleki·Mahsa Rostami
Languages
PersianMajor Awards
6 wins · 7 nominations
Wins (6)
Other
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (2024)
Best Director
Cannes Film Festival (2024)
Cannes Film Festival (2024)
Best Film
Cannes Film Festival (2024)
Cannes Film Festival (2024)
Cannes Film Festival (2024)
Nominations (7)
Best Picture
César Awards, France (2025)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
BAFTA Awards (2025)
Best Film Not in the English Language
European Film Awards (2024)
European Film
Other
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (2025)
Best Film Not in the English Language
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (2024)
Best Film Not in the English Language
British Independent Film Awards (2024)
Best International Independent Film, Sponsored by Champagne Taittinger
Cannes Film Festival (2024)