Behind the Screen: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

When:
Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 12:00p -
3:30p

Where:
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02465

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Admission:
$20

Hosted by:
tleong9 Tim

Categories:
Art, Movies

Event website:
https://www.westnewtoncinema.com/movie/behind-the-screen-the-seed-of-the-sacred-fig

Join us for an illuminating discussion following the screening of The Seed of the Sacred Fig, a bold and critically acclaimed political thriller that masterfully intertwines a compelling fictional narrative with real footage of Iranian protests. Directed by the renowned Mohammad Rasoulof, who risked his safety to bring this story to life, the film offers a profound exploration of personal and political resistance under authoritarian rule.


The post-film panel will feature the following distinguished speakers:


Ali Banuazizi, a Research Professor of Political Science at Boston College and a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for International Studies at M.I.T. After receiving his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1968, he taught at Yale and the University of Southern California before joining the faculty of Boston College in 1971. Since then, he has held visiting appointments at the University of Tehran, Princeton, Harvard, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Oxford, and M.I.T. He served as the founding editor of the journal of Iranian Studies, from 1968 to 1982.


Homa Sarabi is a filmmaker, educator, and programmer, whose work delves into the intersections of collective memory, and personal history while centering community engagement. As a faculty fellow at Emerson College’s Engagement Lab, and a programmer for Salem Film Festival Homa’s perspective will enrich the discussion with reflections on storytelling as an act of resistance and reclamation.


Shams Mohajerani is a manager and producer at 75East, a global management & production company focused on representing the most exciting filmmakers from the SWANA (South West Asia & North Africa) region and diaspora. An Iranian-American raised in Boston, Shams graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A in Film & Media Culture and Arabic Studies and previously worked as Manager of Sales & Acquisitions at Cairo-based agency MAD Solutions. He has participated as a jury and selection committee member at festivals such as Palm Springs ShortFest and META Film Fest, and is based between Dubai and the US.


Moderated By:


Erin Trahan is a reporter, critic, and educator specializing in independent film; a regular contributor to WBUR and has also written for The Boston Globe, MovieMaker Magazine, Women’s Review of Books. As faculty at Emerson College, she teaches courses on film and TV journalism.


This discussion will delve into the intricate dynamics of oppression, family loyalty, and the courage to confront tyranny, both within the film’s narrative and in the real-world events it reflects. Whether you are drawn to the film’s gripping story or its broader political implications, this panel promises to deepen your appreciation for Rasoulof’s courageous storytelling and its impact on global cinema.


We look forward to welcoming you to this thought-provoking event.

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