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‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’: Read The Screenplay For The Movie That Mohammad Rasoulof Shot In Secret And Forced Him To Flee Iran

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Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's secret thriller 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' makes the Oscars shortlist, offering a gripping glimpse into his daring cinematic resistance.
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  • Rasoulof shot the film in secret to evade Iran's crackdown on free expression, ultimately fleeing the country after its completion.
  • The screenplay for 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' is now available, giving Hollywood insiders a chance to dive into the thrilling story behind this Oscar contender.
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Mohammad Rasoulof, Neon, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'
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