Psychoanalysts present films: The seed of the sacred fig tree

Iman becomes an examining magistrate at the Iranian Revolutionary Court and has to sign death sentences. When bloody protests erupt after the death of teenager Jina Mahsa Amini, he not only has to deal with the stress of his job, but also with his daughters, who are shocked and electrified by the events. Family trust breaks down...

This multi-award-winning film not only shows the tense situation in Iran, which continues to pervade society, but also takes a more general look at how deeply external circumstances and divergent opinions can affect family relationships and the psyche of individuals.

Followed by an invitation to a discussion with psychoanalyst Otto Beckmann. Iran, F, D 2024 / DF / 167 min.