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 ...

By Neptune We’re lucky to have excellent films coming out this week. But then, it’s autumn and the rebirth of culture is in ...

The Independent Iranian Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has praised a shift in filmmaking in Iran towards “defying censorship ...

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

A nine-member jury selected Mohammad Rasoulof's latest film to represent Germany at the 2025 Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" was ...

The 40th Haifa International Film Festival opens October 15 with 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' by Iranian director Mohammad ...

Germany has selected Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s drama The Seed of the Sacred Fig as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This decision was ...

Germany has selected Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s drama The Seed of the Sacred Fig as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This decision was taken by ...