Overview

• Mohammad Rasoulof's film, 'Die Saat des heiligen Feigenbaums,' is nominated for Best International Feature at the Oscars, representing Germany due to partial funding and production in Hamburg.
• The film explores the impact of systemic oppression on an Iranian family, reflecting Rasoulof's personal experiences with the regime's brutality.
• Rasoulof secretly filmed in Iran under dangerous conditions, using fake documents and maintaining a low profile to avoid detection by authorities.
• The filmmaker fled Iran in 2022 after facing imprisonment and threats, inspired by the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.
• Rasoulof continues to advocate for freedom through his work, finding hope in the resilience of protestors and using his art to challenge totalitarian systems.