Mohammad Rasoulof escapes Iran to premiere his film at Cannes, vows to continue storytelling

Mohammad Rasoulof faced going to prison for eight years because of his latest film, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig." The film was very bold, so he decided to leave Iran. He went to the Cannes Film Festival two weeks after escaping and brought his finished film with him. He believes his mission is to share Iranian stories with the world. The film is about the 2022 protests in Iran and includes real footage from the demonstrations. It follows a family of four who are deeply affected by the political unrest. Rasoulof's film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is competing for the Palme d'Or award. He thinks that change in Iran will come from families like the one in his film. He was sad to leave his unfinished film behind when he fled Iran. He believes that his stories are about Iran but not just its geography. Rasoulof's film is expected to make a big impact at the festival and bring attention to the situation in Iran.