The Seed of the Sacred Fig, written and directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, takes place in the heart of Tehran during a period of rising political unrest. The story follows Iman, an investigating judge, whose growing paranoia begins to erode the trust between himself and his family. When his service weapon disappears, he begins to suspect his wife and daughters. Fear takes over, and his desperate efforts to control the situation begin to mirror the chaos outside their home.
Screenwriting: Fear at the Center of the Home
Rasoulof builds tension through intimacy. This isn’t just a political story—it’s a personal one. Iman’s growing distrust reflects the government’s own grip on its people. The setting is limited, often claustrophobic. Every room feels like it’s closing in. Every conversation has something unspoken beneath it.
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Visual Planning: A House Divided
As Iman’s fear deepens, so does the divide between each family member. His daughters quietly resist. His wife grows distant. Rasoulof draws clear lines between control and silence, showing how fear mutates into cruelty. Light fades. Shadows stretch. Home no longer feels safe.
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Budget Management: A Tense, Contained Production
Much of the film is grounded. There are few locations. But every detail matters. A missing gun. A locked door. A sideways glance. These moments are designed with purpose and precision.
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Download the screenplay to see how fear reshapes a home—and a nation.
Final Thoughts
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is about what happens when public fear becomes private. Through powerful writing and tight emotional framing, the story reminds us how quickly trust can turn to suspicion. Studiovity makes it possible to explore such layered narratives with clarity and depth.
