Silent Veil (2009)

Overview : In Pakistan, veils hide one of the country's most terrible secrets. Driven by revenge, jealousy or sexual non-co-operation some men subject their wives to horrific attacks with acid that is freely available in the street. Completely disfigured, the victims are often ostracized by their families and become prisoners in their own home. This chilling documentary is a terrifying insight into the shattered lives of these women.

Release Date : January 1, 2009

Runtime : 90m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Contribution Films

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Keywords : islam, violence against women, pakistan, social documentary, political documentary, social & cultural documentary, acid burning, acid attack