The filmmakers behind the Oscar-nominated Cutting Through Rocks open up about 'standing by' the people of Iran amid the nation's protests and war.

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 ...

The advancement of rock cutting and drilling technologies is central to modern resource extraction and civil engineering practices. Significant progress has been achieved through the integration of ...

"This film is the result of an eight-year journey, with a lot of ups and downs," Khaki tells Gold Derby. "A lot of the times, we weren't even sure we'd ever finish the film, because of so many stories ...

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. “Cutting Through Rocks” opens at Film Forum in New York City on Friday, November 21. Sara Khaki and ...

Across a remote and mountainous landscape, a woman rides a motorcycle, black leather jacket over her shoulders, scarf around the neck, bandana fastening her hair. She comes to a stop, the setting sun ...

Cutting Through Rocks made history last month as the first feature documentary from Iran to earn an Oscar nomination. But for director Sara Khaki, the road to the Academy Awards was a challenge; as ...