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Oscars Spotlight: Paranoia in Tehran and Military Dictatorship in Brazil

2/26/2025

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In "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," an Oscar-nominated film, director Mohammad Rasoulof delves into the haunting themes of paranoia and political turmoil in Tehran. Meanwhile, Fernanda Torres, nominated for Best Actress, shares her poignant portrayal of a mother grappling with the harsh realities of Brazil's 1971 military dictatorship in "I'm Still Here."

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In "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," an Oscar-nominated film, director Mohammad Rasoulof delves into the haunting themes of paranoia and political turmoil in Tehran. Meanwhile, Fernanda Torres, nominated for Best Actress, shares her poignant portrayal of a mother grappling with the harsh realities of Brazil's 1971 military dictatorship in "I'm Still Here."