Logline
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.
2025
94m
Documentary
Cutting Through Rocks
Followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with the creators.
Sept 21st | 3:30PM
Synopsis
Directed By: Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni
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.
Awards:
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World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary @ Sundance 2025
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Audience Award @ Visions du Réel 2025
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Runner Up: Audience Award @ Sydney FF 2025
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Best Documentary GEx Doc @ Giffoni 2025