About
Screening at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) November 5 at. Listed on BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)'s official calendar.
Marva Nabili’s 1977 film follows a young woman whose resistance to forced marriage is misread as possession by her family. As the earliest complete surviving feature directed by an Iranian woman, presented in a restored 4K version, it carries historical and cinematic significance beyond an ordinary repertory date.
What to expect
Plan for a 90-minute Farsi-language film with English subtitles at BAM Rose Cinemas. The DCP screening is part of BAM’s series examining possession and the demonization of women, giving the film useful thematic context.
Good to know
- The listed screening starts at 7:15 PM.
- The film runs for 90 minutes.
- The dialogue is Farsi with English subtitles.
- General admission costs $17.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
When is The Sealed Soil?
The listed November 5 screening starts at 7:15 PM.
Where is the screening?
It takes place at BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn.
What language is the film in?
The film is in Farsi with English subtitles.
How much are tickets?
General admission is $17 and member admission is $12.




