‘Cutting Through Rocks’ Filmmakers Open Up About U.S. Travel Ban And “Big Responsibility” Of “Standing By” Iranians

The documentary filmmakers behind Iran’s Oscar-nominated Cutting Through Rocks are opening up about the importance of ...
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‘Cutting Through Rocks’ Trailer: In Oscar-Contending Doc, Maverick Woman Defies Convention In Story That “Resonates Universally”

EXCLUSIVE: In the award-winning documentary Cutting Through Rocks, tears come to the eyes of Sara Shahverdi as she reflects on intense pressure she has faced for flouting convention. “They want me to ...
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Oscar-contending doc ‘Cutting Through Rocks’ wins top prize at the Woodstock Film Festival

The 26th edition of the festival unveiled its 2025 Maverick Award winners, including The Plague and Floating Carousel.
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‘Cutting Through Rocks’ Review: The Only Way Out

A documentary about Sara Shahverdi, the first woman elected to the council of her village in Iran, is propelled by her no-nonsense resourcefulness. By Sheri Linden When you purchase a ticket for an ...