Oscars: Germany Submits Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ For Best Int’l Feature Film

Germany has selected  Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s drama The Seed of the Sacred Fig as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

This decision was taken by an independent jury of experts appointed by German Films, who looked at 13 films submitted for consideration.

“It is an outstanding work by one of the great directors of world cinema and someone who has found refuge in Germany from state despotism in Iran. We are very happy to know that Rasoulof is safe in our country. And we are delighted that he will be representing Germany at the Oscars in 2025,” the committee said in a statement.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig was produced by Run Way Pictures in co-production with Parallel45, ARTE France Cinéma and with the participation of ARTE France and in co-operation with Films Boutique.

The film was supported by L’ Aide Aux Cinémas Du Monde, Centre National Du Cinéma Et De L’ image Animée, Institut Français and MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein.