The Sealed Soil
خاک سر به مهر
Synopsis
A young woman in pre-revolution Iran is caught between the traditional values of her small village and her own yearnings for independence and individuality. Her persistent refusal of marriage proposals coupled with her unseemly removal of her hood causes her family to seek the help of an exorcist, convinced she must be possessed by evil spirits. Made surreptitiously in 1977 just as the Ayatollah Khomeini regime was coming to power, a rough cut of ‘The Sealed Soil” was smuggled out of Iran by the director in a false-bottomed suitcase, and taken to the U.S., where she completed her final cut. The film has never been seen in Iran.
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THE SEALED SOIL - Official Trailer (4K Restoration)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-13
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Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marva Nabili
- Screenplay & Story
- Marva Nabili
- Original Score
- Hooreh
- Original Title
- خاک سر به مهر
- Country of Origin
- Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marva Nabili
Marva Nabili
Hooreh
Barbod Taheri
Marva Nabili
Department Leadership Roster
Marva Nabili
Director
Marva Nabili
Writer
Marva Nabili
Producer
Barbod Taheri
Director of Photography
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Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
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ESSENTIAL FILMS BY WOMEN
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ESSENTIAL FILMS BY WOMEN
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sealed Soil
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What is The Sealed Soil about?
A young woman in pre-revolution Iran is caught between the traditional values of her small village and her own yearnings for independence and individuality. Her persistent refusal of marriage proposals coupled with her unseemly removal of her hood causes her family to seek the help of an exorcist, convinced she must be possessed by evil spirits. Made surreptitiously in 1977 just as the Ayatollah Khomeini regime was coming to power, a rough cut of ‘The Sealed Soil” was smuggled out of Iran by the director in a false-bottomed suitcase, and taken to the U.S., where she completed her final cut. The film has never been seen in Iran.
Who directed The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil was directed by Marva Nabili.
Who stars in The Sealed Soil?
The principal cast of The Sealed Soil includes Flora Shabaviz.
When was The Sealed Soil released and how long is it?
The Sealed Soil was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sealed Soil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sealed Soil was composed by Hooreh.