As a movie critic with years of immersion in the vibrant tapestry of world cinema, I find myself deeply moved by the story of Mohammad Rasoulof and his film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.” His journey from the tumultuous landscapes of Iran to the embrace of Germany is a testament to the power of art as a beacon of hope in times of adversity.
Mohammad Rasoulof, a dissident filmmaker from Iran, shared insights on why his movie “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” was chosen for Germany’s Oscar submission instead of being submitted by his home country.
At the Busan International Film Festival, Rasoulof was delivering a speech since he holds the position of president for the New Currents competition jury. Earlier in May, due to sentencing by Iranian authorities which included imprisonment and flogging, Rasoulof fled to Europe. The movie titled “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which portrays an investigating judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court struggling with distrust and paranoia as anti-government protests escalate while his personal life disintegrates, earned a prize at Cannes.
Rasoulof stated at a press conference in Busan on Friday that his film was taken down by the Iranian government and he received an eight-year sentence in response. Subsequently, he moved to Germany, where some of the producers of ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ reside. He expressed his appreciation towards Germany for embracing the film and appreciating its message. To him, this gesture signifies a significant gesture as it represents openness towards other cultures and the human values they bring forth,” (paraphrased)
Regarding the future, Rasoulof expressed that he intends to create movies under all conditions, wherever they may be globally. He further mentioned that his upcoming works would focus on “my cultural background as well as European culture” and revealed that he has fresh stories in mind, constantly brainstorming new ideas for projects.
Iran chose family drama “In the Arms of the Tree” as its Oscar submission.
Rasoulof’s fellow jury members at the Busan International Film Festival include Korean filmmaker Lee Myung-se (“M”), Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu (“Strangers When We Meet”), Indian actor Kani Kusruti (“All We Imagine as Light”), and Vanja Kaludjercic, who is the director of the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Speaking about the resurgence in modern Indian indie cinema, Kusruti – star of the Sundance-winning “Girls Will be Girls” (2024) and Cannes Grand Prix winner “All We Imagine as Light” – remarked, “They are refining their skills in acting, scriptwriting, cinematography, while preserving diversity.
Kaludjercic stated, “In every part of India, we discover distinct languages, cultures, and cinematic styles, to such an extent that when we review thousands of films for our own choices in Rotterdam, it’s the Indian cinema language that astonishes us the most today.
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2024-10-04 07:16