The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Les Graines du figuier sauvage
Synopsis
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.17x
+$3.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammad Rasoulof
- Original Score
- Karzan Mahmood
- Original Title
- Les Graines du figuier sauvage
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Parallel 45, Run Way Pictures, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammad Rasoulof
Mohammad Rasoulof
Karzan Mahmood
Pooyan Aghababaei
Andrew Bird
Mohammad Rasoulof, Rozita Hendijanian, Amin Sadraei, Jean-Christophe Simon, Mani Tilgner
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammad Rasoulof
Director
Mohammad Rasoulof
Producer
Andrew Bird
Editor
Karzan Mahmood
Original Music Composer
Pooyan Aghababaei
Director of Photography
Rozita Hendijanian
Producer
Amin Sadraei
Producer
Jean-Christophe Simon
Producer
Mani Tilgner
Producer
Amir Panahifar
Production Design
Hymn Aster
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nazanin Tavasoli
Costume Design
Markus 'Maggi' Selchow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mohammad Rasoulof
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seed of the Sacred Fig
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What is The Seed of the Sacred Fig about?
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
Who directed The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig was directed by Mohammad Rasoulof.
Who stars in The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The principal cast of The Seed of the Sacred Fig includes Soheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi.
When was The Seed of the Sacred Fig released and how long is it?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $6.5M at the worldwide box office (2.17 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seed of the Sacred Fig was composed by Karzan Mahmood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).