Ep 27 - The Seed of a Sacred Fig (Faith, family, and fear)

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Join us as we review The Seed of the Sacred Fig, the Cannes Special Prize winner and Oscar nominee for Best International Feature. Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, the film uses the dynamics of an Iranian family to explore themes of religion and societal tension, weaving personal struggles into a larger political metaphor.We break down how its setting shapes the story and how Rasoulof uses family as a lens to reflect on a country in turmoil.

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