Cannes 2024: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ director Mohammad Rasoulof to attend premiere after fleeing Iran to escape harsh sentencing

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof will make a defiant appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig. His escape follows the Islamic Revolutionary Court’s harsh sentencing and subsequent pressure on him to withdraw The Seed of the Sacred Fig from Cannes. The Seed of the Sacred Fig will be showcased in competition at Cannes on May 24 and marks a significant moment for Rasoulof, who will be present for the screening, with the film’s publicist confirming his attendance. The film, as described by sales company Films Boutique, looks at the story of Iman, a judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, who is engulfed by mistrust and paranoia amid escalating political protests.