Top 15 international movies from 2024 that you shouldn’t miss

Modified Feb 11, 2025 05:03 ET

Small Things Like These (2024) | Image Source: Lionsgate

4) The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) | Image Source: TBD

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof makes The Seed of the Sacred Fig, a politically incendiary thriller that resonates well with the tensions of modern Iran. In this movie, a torn judge is caught between the regime's strict laws and the protection he owes to his family. As civil unrest increases, he is confronted with an impossible moral dilemma. A film with intense performances and an overwhelmingly personal narrative about the country's volatile political landscape, it does not flinch in its criticism. Rasoulof, known for his bold storytelling, delivers a gripping and thought-provoking drama that challenges authority.