USA, Italy | 2013 | 101 Min | English | Documentary | Hebrew Subtitles 

Sara is a young girl who belongs to a family of goat farmers.  Her parents, Tim and LeeAnne, educate their twelve children at home, by strictly following the precepts of the Bible. Sara’s spiritual beliefs face a heavy test when she meets Colby, a young bull rider who lives in a nearby village, where Sara’s family sells milk.  Slowly but steadily, Sara’s begins to wonder about her own moral values, and questions herself as a woman worthy of God. Stop the Pounding Heart is an exploration of adolescence, gender roles, religion and faith, family and social values, in today’s America.

Script: Roberto Minervini, Diego Romero Suarez-Llanos 
Cinematography: Diego Romero Suarez-Llanos 
Editing: Marie-Helen Dozo 
Sound Design: Ingrid Simon 
Cast: Sara Carlson, Colby Trichell 
Festivals: Cannes Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, CPH:DOX, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival