"Exiled Iranian Director's 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' Shines at Cannes"

"The Seed of the Sacred Fig," directed by exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, is a politically charged melodrama about an Iranian family torn apart by protests and the father's role in the regime's executions. The film, which blends various genres, highlights the tension between personal and political spheres, culminating in a powerful narrative about generational and ideological battles. Despite its melodramatic excesses, the film's immediacy and the cast's commitment make it a compelling watch.