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February 7 - February 20, 2025
Presented By: Catamount Arts
Dates: Friday, February 7 to Thursday, February 20
Location:
Catamount Arts Center
115 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury, VT
Showtimes: Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm, additional Saturday screeing at 4:00 pm, and Sunday and Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm
Tickets: $9 – adults, $6 – Catamount members and students, $7 – seniors
Matinees and Tuesday Bargain Nights: $7 – adults, $4 – Catamount members and students, $5 – seniors
Director: Mohammad Rasoulof
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 168 minutes
Cast: Soheila Golestani, Missagh Zareh, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki
Description:
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a 2024 political drama directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. The film centers on Iman (Missagh Zareh), an investigating judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, who becomes increasingly paranoid as nationwide protests escalate following the death of a young woman. When his gun mysteriously disappears, Iman’s distrust extends to his own family, including his wife Najmeh (Soheila Golestani) and daughters Rezvan (Mahsa Rostami) and Sana (Setareh Maleki). The narrative intertwines fictional storytelling with real footage from the 2022–2023 Iranian protests, offering a poignant exploration of authority, family, and societal unrest.
The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or and won the Special Jury Prize. It has received critical acclaim for its compelling portrayal of contemporary Iranian society and the personal impacts of political turmoil.
Note: The film is presented in Persian with English subtitles.
Watch the trailer HERE.
Location:
Catamount Arts Center
115 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury, VT
Showtimes: Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm, additional Saturday screeing at 4:00 pm, and Sunday and Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm
Tickets: $9 – adults, $6 – Catamount members and students, $7 – seniors
Matinees and Tuesday Bargain Nights: $7 – adults, $4 – Catamount members and students, $5 – seniors
Director: Mohammad Rasoulof
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 168 minutes
Cast: Soheila Golestani, Missagh Zareh, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki
Description:
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a 2024 political drama directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. The film centers on Iman (Missagh Zareh), an investigating judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, who becomes increasingly paranoid as nationwide protests escalate following the death of a young woman. When his gun mysteriously disappears, Iman’s distrust extends to his own family, including his wife Najmeh (Soheila Golestani) and daughters Rezvan (Mahsa Rostami) and Sana (Setareh Maleki). The narrative intertwines fictional storytelling with real footage from the 2022–2023 Iranian protests, offering a poignant exploration of authority, family, and societal unrest.
The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or and won the Special Jury Prize. It has received critical acclaim for its compelling portrayal of contemporary Iranian society and the personal impacts of political turmoil.
Note: The film is presented in Persian with English subtitles.
Watch the trailer HERE.