Cannes 2024: Director Escapes Iran, Film Receives Standing Ovation in Cannes – Must-See Story from the Côte d’Azur!
Cannes, France – Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, recently exiled from Iran, received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival for his movie “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.” This film, which led to an eight-year prison sentence in Iran, delves into his real-life experiences with the country’s oppressive justice system. Rasoulof, who fled Iran to showcase his new film at the prestigious festival, urged Iranian filmmakers not to be afraid of expressing themselves. He emphasized …