A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness explained

A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
Director:Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Producer:Tina Brown
Studio:SOC Films
HBO Documentary Films
Distributor:HBO
Runtime:40 minutes
Country:US/Pakistan
Language:English, Punjabi

A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness (Urdu: دریا میں ایک لڑکی: معافی کی قیمت) is a 2015 documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy about honor killings in Pakistan. The film is produced by Tina Brown and Sheila Nevins in collaboration with HBO Documentary Films.[1] A Girl in the River was edited by Geof Bartz, A.C.E. The documentary earned widespread critical acclaim. A Girl in the River was shortlisted with ten other documentaries from 74 entries submitted to 88th Academy Awards in Documentary Short Subject category,[2] [3] which it won.[4]

Synopsis

The documentary follows the story of a nineteen-year-old girl who survives an honor killing attempt by her father and uncle.[5] The protagonist has a solid stance on not forgiving her attackers, but the public pressures her into forgiving. By doing that, the attackers are freed and can return home.[6]

Release

The film was released on October 28, 2015, and had its worldwide premiere on HBO on March 7, 2016.[7]

Reaction

The movie received mixed reviews in Pakistan.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

It won the Oscar for Best Documentary and convinced the Pakistani government to review its laws on honor killings.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Sharmeen's documentary shortlisted for Oscar nomination. Arab News. October 28, 2015. October 29, 2015.
  2. Web site: 10 DOC SHORTS ON OSCAR'S 2015 SHORTLIST. Oscars.org. October 26, 2015. October 28, 2015.
  3. Web site: 'A Girl in the River': Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's new documentary shortlisted for Oscar. Natalie Kojen. the News Teller. October 27, 2015. October 28, 2015. October 28, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151028120034/http://www.thenewsteller.com/showbiz/a-girl-in-the-river-sharmeen-obaid-chinoys-new-documentary-shortlisted-for-oscar/26877/. dead.
  4. Web site: Oscars 2016 Nominations: Complete List of Nominees. E! Online. Zach. Johnson. January 14, 2016. January 14, 2016.
  5. Web site: sharmeen obaid chinoys a girl in the river shortlisted for Oscar nomination. Daily Pakistan. October 26, 2015. October 28, 2015.
  6. Web site: 2021-04-28. 'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness' Summary & Analysis - Our Own Reflection DMT. 2021-04-28. Digital Mafia Talkies.
  7. Web site: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's A Girl in the River shortlisted for Oscar. The Express Tribune. October 27, 2015. October 28, 2015.
  8. Web site: After Oscar Win, Pakistani Filmmaker Sees Online Backlash Over 'Honor Killings'. . 5 January 2017.
  9. Web site: Why Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy made A Girl in the River. 15 March 2016 . 4 January 2017.
  10. Web site: Our distorted sense of 'honour'. 4 January 2017.
  11. Web site: Oscar-nominated documentary about "honor killings" exposes filmmaker to witch hunt. 24 February 2016. 4 January 2017.
  12. Web site: You have done us proud, Sharmeen! - The Express Tribune. 27 February 2012. 4 January 2017.
  13. News: Pakistan acid victims try to block Saving Face film. BBC News . 23 May 2012. 4 January 2017.
  14. Web site: Social media reacts to Sharmeen Obaid's second Oscar win. 29 February 2016. 4 January 2017.
  15. A Powerful Documentary About Pakistan's Honor Killings. . 6 February 2016. 4 January 2017.
  16. News: The case of Saba Qaiser and the film-maker determined to put an end to 'honour' killings. Alex. Clark. The Observer . 14 February 2016. 4 January 2017. The Guardian.
  17. Web site: Sharmeen Chinoy, Malala and the international image of Pakistan. Raza Habib Raja Freelance. writer. PhD. Student. . 19 April 2016. 4 January 2017.
  18. Web site: Pakistan: The Shame Of It All - Newsweek Middle East. 24 February 2016. 4 January 2017.
  19. Web site: Dailytimes - Review: A Girl in the River - The Price of Forgiveness. 4 April 2016 . 4 January 2017.
  20. Web site: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy wins second Oscar Award. Daily Pakistan Global. 29 February 2016 .
  21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MbA_q5yTeA "A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness" winning Best Documentary Short-Oscars on YouTube

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