'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' Released Thanksgiving Weekend, Screens in NYC and LA on 11/29, Critically Acclaimed for Its Commentary on Iranian Society

The Iranian drama 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' is currently screening in various locations, including Film Forum NYC, Film Lincoln Center, and AMC Theatres in Century City, Los Angeles. The film has garnered critical acclaim, with some reviewers suggesting it deserved the Palme d'Or at Cannes. It serves as a poignant commentary on the divisions within Iranian society, highlighting personal and political repression. The film was released over the Thanksgiving weekend and is distributed by Neon, with additional screenings planned in other cities. Another documentary, 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,' is also currently playing in New York and is set to debut in Los Angeles on November 29, 2024, with further releases in additional cities to follow.