Silent Veil

Silent Veil

Shocking and heart-breaking, this documentary shows both the atrocious injustices that some women are subjected to in Pakistan and the beauty behind their scarred faces.

2009 en 90 minutes

Rating: 0

Plot

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.

Trailer

Cast

Similar Movies

Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors

en

May 22, 2023

Pactes de silenci

Pactes de silenci

ca

November 23, 2018

Nine

Nine

en

September 14, 2021

Land Without Bread

Land Without Bread

es

December 1, 1933

Citizen Shane

Citizen Shane

en

February 5, 2004

Themepark 1984

Themepark 1984

en

March 24, 2009

Renouer avec le vivant

Renouer avec le vivant

fr

May 23, 2023

Risky Drinking

Risky Drinking

en

December 19, 2016

The Story of the Swastika

The Story of the Swastika

en

November 3, 2013

The Light in Her Eyes

The Light in Her Eyes

en

November 1, 2011

Mountain Maker

Mountain Maker

pt

January 1, 2008

Liberty: Mother of Exiles

Liberty: Mother of Exiles

en

October 24, 2019

Dublin After Dark

Dublin After Dark

en

June 19, 2023