Upon hearing the setup of Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s latest film, one might be forgiven if they immediately begin ...

In this arts24 episode, we talk to fugitive director Mohammad Rasoulof about his powerful Iranian film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, a brazen and startling picture about the misogyny and theocracy in ...

"The Seed of the Sacred Fig," Mohammad Rasoulof's latest film that he received an eight-year prison sentence from Iranian authorities for making, earned a rapturous 12-minute standing ovation at ...

Indonesia: ‘Women From Rote Island’ Indonesia has picked debut feature "Women From Rote Island" as its national contender for ...

San Sebastian weighs in as one of its strongest editions ever, spangled by stars but sluiced by its life blows: New Talent.

After a perilous 28-day journey fleeing Iran and setting foot in Germany, Mohammad Rasoulof has finally made it to Cannes, safe for now and cautiously eager for the premiere of his fourth Cannes ...

Dissident Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof will be attending the Cannes world premiere of his latest work, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," having traveled to Europe clandestinely after receiving ...

Despite the efforts of the repressive regimes in Iran and Afghanistan, women are taking bold actions to defend their rights.

If the audacious Jacques Audiard musical does win, it'll be the first international Oscar for France in more than 30 years ...