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Exiled Director Rasoulof Triumphs at Cannes with 'Seed of the Sacred Fig'

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Source: The Washington Post
Exiled Director Rasoulof Triumphs at Cannes with 'Seed of the Sacred Fig'
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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who faces an eight-year prison sentence in Iran for his critical films, made a daring appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to debut his latest thriller, "The Seeds of the Sacred Fig," which reflects the oppressive conditions in his home country.

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  2. 'The Seed Of The Sacred Fig' storms to victory on Screen's 2024 Cannes jury grid  Screen International
  3. ‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Director Mohammad Rasoulof Made the Decision to Flee Iran in ‘Just a Few Hours’: ‘There Was a Tremendous Pressure on My Shoulders’  Variety
  4. Iran director's identity was hidden even from his actress  Yahoo Entertainment
  5. ‘Don’t be afraid’: exiled director Mohammad Rasoulof sends a message to Iranian cinema from Cannes  The Guardian

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