It was nominated for an Oscar and won three awards at Cannes: the family drama that Movistar Plus+ has released as a surprise

It was recognized at the Cannes Film Festival, awarded at the San Sebastián Film Festival, and critically acclaimed as one of the bravest films in contemporary cinema. Since last Thursday, Movistar Plus+ has included an Iranian drama that has challenged an entire political regime in its catalog, sparking the interest of art-house film lovers, political thriller fans, and those seeking stories filled with emotion and real risk.

The arrival of this production on the Spanish platform follows a powerful run through international festivals, where it was celebrated for its covert denunciation, its aesthetic commitment, and its tense and relentless narrative.

The film, in addition to being nominated for an Oscar , won three awards at the Cannes Film Festival, including the Special Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize, and received the Audience Award at San Sebastián , demonstrating its ability to move both juries and audiences.

Guerrilla cinema

Behind this work is filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, persecuted for his ideas, sentenced to prison, and currently exiled in Germany. His new film, secretly shot amid the 2022 Iranian protests , delves into the life of a judge who suspects his family after a government weapon goes missing.

Investigative judge Iman (Missagh Zareh) struggles with paranoia amid Tehran's political unrest. When his pistol goes missing, he becomes suspicious of his wife and daughters , imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as social norms crumble.

Under this premise, The Seed of the Sacred Fig Tree becomes a thriller as intimate as it is devastating , now available on Movistar Plus+ for those seeking cinema with soul, criticism, and courage.