Exiled Iranian Director Rasoulof Wins Cannes Award with Message of Hope
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Mohammad Rasoulof's film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" won the Fipresci award at Cannes, praised for its powerful depiction of the conflict between tradition and progress in modern-day Iran. Rasoulof, who fled Iran after being sentenced to jail for criticizing the regime, continues to tell Iranian stories from exile. The film received a 12-minute standing ovation and is a Palme d'Or frontrunner. Other notable winners include "The Story of Souleymane" and "Desert of Namibia."