The Sharp Edge of Peace

Directed by ROYA SADAT

Produced by LESLIE THOMAS | ANA RAMIC |Co-Produced by AZIZ DELDAR & ALKA SADAT | CHRISTY DENES | J. MATTHEW JACOB | Edited by SARA MAAMOURI | Executive Producers AHMAD SHAKEB MOSAVI Director of Cinematography AZIZ DELDAR | Music by DHRUV GOEL | Additional Cinematography AHMAD IMAMI RASHED SADAT

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THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE

Technical speficications:
Feature Documentary film
Film Title: The Sharp Edge of Peace
Estimated runtime: 95’
Genre: Documentary
Producers:  MIRA Studios LLC and Roya Film House

SYNOPSIS

In 2021, after 20 years of war in Afghanistan, women were in a precarious position with the withdrawal of foreign troops and the rise of the Taliban as they took political and military control of the country.
A powerful, revealing, and necessary political thriller, THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE follows four courageous women on the Afghan government’s negotiating team during this fraught time as they risk their lives to navigate the hard road to peace with a group of men historically committed to denying their most basic rights. The team’s intelligence, resilience, and bravery in the face of an impossible situation are a powerful representation of all women globally who continue to fight for true peace and equality, portraying the unwavering determination and indomitable spirit of women's resistance amid adversity.

The world is watching, and they plan to deliver, no matter the cost.

REVIEWS

“Afghan Filmmaker Roya Sadat on Her Journey Filming the Journey of Women Opposing the Taliban in Hot Docs Title ‘The Sharp Edge of Peace’,” includes a quote from Roya Sadat on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE, -VARIETY

“Roya Sadat interviewed by Michael O'Keefe,” includes an interview with Roya Sadat on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE, by Michael O'Keefe. -MYSTIC & SEVERE RADIO

“Hot Docs Festival: Middle Eastern Films Get Spotlight Amid Israel-Hamas War,” includes an interview with Roya Sadat on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE, by Etan Vlessing.  

-THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“New film captures Afghan women's courage in failed peace talks with Taliban,” includes an interview with Roya, Fawzia, and Fatima on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE,

-REUTERS

“Hot Docs 2024 Interview: Roya Sadat on Watching Women Take a Seat at the Negotiating Table in “The Sharp Edge of Peace”,” includes an interview with Roya Sadat on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE, by Stephen Saito. 
MOVEABLE FEST

“The Sharp Edge of Peace | Roya Sadat Following Fight For Women’s Rights in Afghanistan – Hot Docs Festival 2024” includes an interview with Roya Sadat on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE, by Gig Patta.
-LRM ONLINE

CBC - AS IT HAPPENS 

“Meet the Afghan women who tried to negotiate peace with the Taliban,” features an interview with Roya Sadat and Fawzia Koofi on behalf of THE SHARP EDGE OF PEACE, by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden. 
-CBC - AS IT HAPPENS 

April 29, 2024

Review, by Steve Kopian.
-UNSEEN FILMS

Review, by Wendy Shadewald.

-SHORT REDHEAD REEL REVIEWS

MOVIEPIE

April 27, 2024

Capsule Review by Vickie Reichardt.

-MOVIEPIE

May 10, 2024

Review, by Rouven Linnarz.

-ASIAN MOVIE PULSE

April 29, 2024

Review, by Liz Braun. 

ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

OVERLY HONEST REVIEWS

April 27, 2024

Review, by Chris Jones. 

*Also ran on: IMDB and LETTERBOXD.

-OVERLY HONEST REVIEWS