Exiled Iranian Director Rasoulof Triumphs at Cannes with Hopeful Film
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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran to avoid an eight-year prison sentence for his critical films, premiered his new movie "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, set against student protests in Tehran, explores the psychological toll on a judge in the Revolutionary Court. Rasoulof emphasized the importance of highlighting the oppressive nature of Iran's government and vowed to continue making impactful films.
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- ‘Don’t be afraid’: exiled director Mohammad Rasoulof sends a message to Iranian cinema from Cannes The Guardian
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