‘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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