What The Sealed Soil Is 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.
How did this film move you?
Trailer
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.
Where can I watch The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Sealed Soil?
The Sealed Soil runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).
When did The Sealed Soil come out?
The Sealed Soil was released in 2025.
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.
What is The Sealed Soil's rating?
The Sealed Soil holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
Reviews of This Film
No reviews yet for this film.
Featured in These Lists
Member Reviews (0)
How did this film move you? Sign in to write a review
Loading…
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!
Reviews could not be loaded.
