Seed of the Sacred Fig (Dane-ye anjir-e ma�abed)

Running time: 167 mins

Political Drama, Thriller, Crime, Psychological Drama

An investigating judge struggles with paranoia and political unrest in Tehran caused by the death of a young woman. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and his daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties. What begins as a loving family, with warm memories, is primed for a generational clash, and the mounting dissonance between the young women�s democratic views and the parents� hold-the-line conservatism becomes a microcosm of the archaic authoritarian regime ignoring its citizens� will to be free. It premiered dramatically in Cannes with Rasoulof freshly escaped from his country.

GUEST SPEAKER Sonnaz Nooranvary

Sonnaz Nooranvary is a British-Iranian creative entrepreneur, craftswoman and author. Known as the resident upholstery expert on BBC The Repair Shop, she has appeared on various TV, radio, and online programmes. Inspired by her Iranian heritage, Sonnaz champions craftsmanship, sustainable manufacturing, and apprenticeships, passionately supporting the next generation of creatives and helping keep traditional skills alive