CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS
by Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni
synopsis
As the first elected councilwoman of her Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi aims to break long-held patriarchal traditions by training teenage girls to ride motorcycles and stopping child marriages. When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil. From the moment we meet Sara Shahverdi, she embodies perseverance and strength. Not easily intimidated — despite constant attempts — she is determined to uplift her community and put an end to the empty promises and laziness perpetuated by local councilmen over the years.
international title: | Cutting Through Rocks |
original title: | Ozak ulalar |
country: | Iran, Germany, United States, Netherlands, Qatar, Chile, Canada |
year: | 2025 |
genre: | documentary |
directed by: | Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni |
film run: | 95' |
cinematography by: | Mohammadreza Eyni |
film editing: | Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni |
music: | Karim Sebastian Elias |
producer: | Mohammadreza Eyni, Sara Khaki |
executive producer: | Rebecca Lichtenfeld, Judith Helfand |
production: | inselfilm produktion, Gandom Films Production (IR) |