Cutting Through Rocks

Name: Cutting Through Rocks
Duration: 1 h 35 min

1hr 35m

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First female councilor in her Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi challenges tradition by teaching girls to ride motorcycles and fighting child marriage, while… More Details »

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First female councilor in her Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi challenges tradition by teaching girls to ride motorcycles and fighting child marriage, while facing doubts about her motives.

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RATINGS 13 FANS

3.8

Jan 27, 2026

trans inclusive radical misogyny is so crazy

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ha3min

Jan 25, 2026

it is very satisfying to see that someone does want to change something, a strong woman who fights against that macho system in iran, someone who raises her voice for other women and girls. that pedophilic culture is horrible

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elio 🎧

Feb 27, 2026

superheroes don’t wear capes. they ride motorcycles and fight for women’s liberation ✊🏽

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lauren
Oct 4, 2025

Let my girl be butch and helpful!!!!!

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yodelwoman

Jan 27, 2025

Sign me up for a motorcycle ride with Sara

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hallefrieden

Jan 7, 2026

It’s always incredibly inspiring seeing someone with the deck almost completely stacked against them, whether it’s economic means or a patriarchal society, and watching them push through as Sara Shahverdi has. She’s an absolute force of nature, a motorcycle‑riding,…

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Kevflix And Chill
Jan 28, 2026

And here's me thinking this was going to be a documentary on mining... Oscars 2026 Ranked

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Xander Red Ramen

Jan 30, 2025

CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS is a very strong documentary about an equally strong subject in Sara Shahverdi, a courageous woman who rides her motorcycle through rural Iran challenging patriarchal norms with a fierce heart and bold convictions. Directors Sara Khaki & Mohammad Reza…

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Matt Neglia

Jan 30, 2026

"I wish my dad was here. He would hold my hands tightly. Then he'd say... — Don't worry, my daughter. It'll be alright." ... Cutting Through Rocks is a powerful documentary that tells the story of one woman while reflecting the lived reality of countless women in Iran. By…

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Cutting Through Rocks

This film sparks so many emotions, as expected there’s frustration, anger, disbelief at the sexist and rudimentary thinking but also inspiration, joy and hope. It’s well rounded and I enjoyed every minute of getting to know this remarkably brave woman.

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Nov 20, 2025

Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni, who directed and edited the documentary, with Eyni also serving as cinematographer, have made a film that pulses with so much hopefulness that when Shahverdi’s story takes a shocking turn, it’s a punch to the solar plexus.

Sheri Linden

The New York Times

Nov 20, 2025

While we might want to hear more about the specific cultural geography of the Azeri Turk community to which Shahverdi belongs, this remains a thought-provoking portrait of an extraordinary spirit.

Phuong Le

The Guardian

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