In an interview at the San Sebastián Festival, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof discusses his new film, ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig,’ exploring themes of life cycles and cultural resistance. Rasoulof, who has faced significant political persecution, highlights the pivotal role of women in Iran’s liberation movements, asserting that their fight for rights is a societal issue transcending gender. Furthermore, he critiques censorship and self-censorship in both Iran and Greece, emphasizing the importance of access to independent information in a state-controlled media landscape.

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