The Sealed Soil (1977)

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A young woman in pre-revolution Iran is caught between the traditional values of her small village and her own yearnings for independence and individuality. Her persistent refusal of marriage proposals coupled with her unseemly removal of her hood causes her family to seek the help of an exorcist, convinced she must be possessed by evil spirits. Made surreptitiously in 1977 just as the Ayatollah Khomeini regime was coming to power, a rough cut of ‘The Sealed Soil” was smuggled out of Iran by the director in a false-bottomed suitcase, and taken to the U.S., where she completed her final cut. The film has never been seen in Iran.

Director: Marva Nabili
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Music: Hooreh
Country: Iran
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sealed Soil about?
A young woman in pre-revolution Iran is caught between the traditional values of her small village and her own yearnings for independence and individuality. Her persistent refusal of marriage proposals coupled with her unseemly removal of her hood causes her family to seek the help of an exorcist, convinced she must be possessed by evil spirits. Made surreptitiously in 1977 just as the Ayatollah Khomeini regime was coming to power, a rough cut of ‘The Sealed Soil” was smuggled out of Iran by the director in a false-bottomed suitcase, and taken to the U.S., where she completed her final cut. The film has never been seen in Iran.
Who directed The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil was directed by Marva Nabili.
Who stars in The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil stars Flora Shabaviz.
How long is The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil is a Drama film.
Where was The Sealed Soil produced?
The Sealed Soil was produced in Iran.