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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)

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