Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I wouldn't want my child's future to turn out like mine."
— Sara Shahverdi , Activist
"I wouldn't be able to enter the worlds that Mohammadreza could easily enter, and vice versa."
— Sara Khaki , Celebrity
"It was two stories happening at the same time."
— Mohammadreza Eyni , Celebrity
"I wouldn't want my child's future to turn out like mine."
— Sara Shahverdi , Activist
"I wouldn't be able to enter the worlds that Mohammadreza could easily enter, and vice versa."
— Sara Khaki , Celebrity
Key People
Mohammadreza Eyni is a co-director of the documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks.'
Sara Khaki is a filmmaker who created a documentary about Sara Shahverdi.
Sara Shahverdi is a female motorcycle rider and midwife in Iran advocating for women's rights.
Locations
Tags
All Coverage
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
Sara Shahverdi, a midwife and rights campaigner from Iran, is the subject of the documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks,' which has been nominated for an Oscar. The film follows her journey as the first female councilwoman in her village, advocating for women's rights and community development.
The documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks' highlights Sara Shahverdi's journey as the first female councilwoman in her Iranian village, focusing on her advocacy for women's rights and community development. The film has been nominated for an Oscar.
The documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks' follows Sara Shahverdi, the first female councilwoman in her Iranian village, as she challenges patriarchal norms and advocates for women's rights. The film has been nominated for an Oscar.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.
October 8, 2026 at 05:41 AMSuffragette role 'a gift' says Beverley Knight
The Wolverhampton-born singer stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the musical.
October 8, 2026 at 05:57 AMNavi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
October 9, 2026 at 05:37 PMShe made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.
October 7, 2026 at 11:31 PMProtesters stage 'I Am Jane Doe' rally in New York City against sexual violence - Reuters
Protesters stage 'I Am Jane Doe' rally in New York City against sexual violence Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 11:33 PMChrista Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
October 8, 2026 at 08:13 AM