CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS

IRAN, GERMANY, USA, NETHERLANDS, QATAR, CHILE, CANADA | 2025 | COLOR | DCP | 94’ | FARSI, AZERI, TURKISH

In a small village in northern Iran, Sarah is elected as the first female mayor. Known for her dynamism and integrity, Sara enjoys teaching the village girls how to ride high-powered motorcycles like hers, but also seeks to provoke social norms. However, her actions spark a reaction from the male-dominated community, and the authorities question the persistent mayor's identity. An incredible and completely true story of resistance becomes the basis for one of the best documentaries of the year. Told with humor and sensitivity, Sarah's portrait is elevated through stunning cinematography to an utterly Kafkaesque symbol against prejudice and patriarchy. Winner of the Best International Documentary Award at the recent Sundance Film Festival. Th.K.

DIRECTORS:  Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni
DoP: Mohammadreza Eyni
MUSIC: Karim Sebastian Elias
EDITORS: Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni

SARA KHAKI, MOHAMMADREZA EYNI

Sara Khaki is a director, producer and editor with dedication to stories about gender equity. She is the Grand Jury Prize winner of the World Cinema Documentary Award of Sundance Film Festival for this feature documentary. Her co-directed film, “Our Iranian Lockdown” received an IDA nomination. Her co-directed Netflix original, “Convergence”, received an Emmy nomination.

Mohammadreza Eyni is a director, producer, and cinematographer, whose career and cinematic approach bridges boundaries and elevates underrepresented voices, connecting diverse perspectives globally. Co-founder of Gandom Films Production. He is the Grand Jury Prize winner of the World Cinema Documentary Award of Sundance Film Festival for this feature documentary.