The film plays out like that rare piece of art capable of capturing the individual agency inherent in both resistance and ...
His latest searing film, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," centers on Iman, an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in ...
Mizna will bring rare films as well as work by heralded directors like Abbas Kiarostami and Dariush Mehrjui to Minnesota ...
At the 41st Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran, actor-turned-filmmaker Khajehpasha walked away with awards for best screenplay, best director and best first film — priming this slight ...
Editor Andrew Bird found himself having to "learn to trust" his instincts when working on the Iranian film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" in secret.
In this section, “Cabin” by Iranian director Yasser Khayyer received the jury's special award. The film tells the story of Maneli, who seeks sanctuary in Aria after her father abandons her, believing ...
His latest searing film, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," centers on Iman, an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, who grapples with mistrust and paranoia, both in his work and ...