The Seed of the Sacred Fig

"As an impassioned outcry against oppression, however, and a depiction of how a new generation – notably female – is challenging a long-entrenched status quo, the film is nevertheless essential watching for audiences" 

"With livid, thinking-man’s thriller 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', director Mohammad Rasoulof responds to his own imprisonment in 2022, by examining Iranian tensions within the context of a well-placed Tehran family (...) Masterful allegory" 

"The exiled director’s story of officialdom’s misogyny and theocracy in his home country may be flawed, but its importance is beyond doubt (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"Deeply upsetting masterwork (...) Iran is never going to support this movie. It’s up to the rest of the world to do so" 

"Especially considering how brilliant “Sacred Fig” is at deconstructing the rampant injustice in the totalitarian state" 

"Heartfelt, politically fiery melodrama" 

"It clocks in at three hours but not a scene feels superfluous (...) This thrilling, courageous movie takes a chainsaw to it (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"