Hijab burning scene censored from Rasoolof's film 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig', uproar over CBFC's order
The Seed of the Sacred Fig: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered the censorship of the hijab burning scene from Mohammad Rasoolof's political thriller 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'. This seems to be creating an uproar.
Recently, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) instructed some edits to Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoolof's political thriller 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'. This includes adding standard disclaimers and subtitles related to the use of smoking. However, a particular demand has sparked controversy. The CBFC has removed the hijab burning scenes, which symbolize resistance in Iran's 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.
An insider close to the Indian distribution team was disappointed with the CBFC's decision. He told a media house, 'We are disappointed with the order to delete some key scenes. Those moments are central to the story, symbolizing the spirit of rebellion that the film seeks to highlight. Given the current climate, the CBFC was cautious about the possible reaction but cutting these scenes would feel like a compromise on artistic integrity.'
Shot undercover in Iran, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' has received international awards. It has won in Cannes and other major film festivals. Producer Jean-Christophe Simon spoke candidly about the challenges faced by the production team. He revealed, 'The shoot felt like a thriller. There were moments when crew members had to pretend that they were working on a completely different film to avoid the authorities.'
