The Producers
Matteo Born – Director
Matteo Born, Swiss documentary filmmaker, was born in 1990 in Morges, Switzerland. In 2015, he graduated with a degree in filmmaking from the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. Since then, he has been working as an independent filmmaker, creating internationally acclaimed films that have captivated audiences across borders. His films have been selected for international festivals. He has been nominated for the prestigious Prix Europa 2022 with one of his documentaries.
When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, cycling was made illegal, turning the sport into an act of rebellion for Afghanistan’s women riders. With their lives at risk, an extraordinary international rescue mission is launched to get them out of Kabul and to safety. This gripping documentary follows the national female cycling team as their love of the sport transforms into a symbol of resistance and women’s rights.