With Les Graines du figuier sauvage, Mohammad Rasoulof delivers a committed work that plunges to the heart of social and political tensions in Iran. This introspectivedrama, written and directed by the filmmaker, explores the moral dilemmas of Iman, an investigating judge caught between his duty to the system and his family ties, against a backdrop of growing social revolt. Carried by a talented cast including Misagh Zare, Reza Akhlaghirad and Shiva Ordooie, this film follows in the footsteps of Rasoulof's previous works, already acclaimed worldwide.
Les Graines du figuier sauvage will be released theatrically in France from September 18, 2024.
Synopsis: Iman has just been promoted to investigating judge at Tehran's revolutionary court when a huge popular protest movement begins to shake the country. Overwhelmed by the magnitude of the events, he comes face to face with the absurdity of a system and its injustices, but decides to comply. At home, his two daughters, Rezvan and Sana, students, virulently support the movement, while his wife, Najmeh, tries to balance the two camps. Paranoia overcomes Iman when his service weapon mysteriously disappears...
Les Graines du figuier sauvage is aimed above all at fans of committed cinema and viewers sensitive to issues of social justice and freedom. With its delicate yet powerful approach, it evokes similar themes to films such as Asghar Farhadi's Une Séparation or Le Diable n'existe pas by the same director. This feature-length film will appeal to moviegoers interested in stories rooted in a complex reality, intimately blending politics and personal life.
However, its potentially slow and contemplative pace, as well as its emotional charge, may not suit those looking for a light or purely entertaining plot.
Mohammad Rasoulof drew on his own experiences in prison and the stories he heard during this period to construct the story. Made under difficult conditions, with a small crew and minimal equipment, the film was made possible thanks to the courage of actors and technicians willing to take risks in the face of Iranian censorship. Presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, it won the Special Jury Prize and the Ecumenical Jury Prize, consolidating Rasoulof's international recognition.
Les Graines du figuier sauvage promises to be a landmark work for anyone interested in powerful, deeply human tales of resistance in the face of oppression. Between family tensions and social criticism, Mohammad Rasoulof once again demonstrates his talent for capturing the essence of contemporary struggles in Iran, while delivering a universal drama.
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