Silent veil /
In Pakistan veils hide one of the country's most terrible secrets. Driven by revenge, jealousy, obsession or sexual non co-operation, some men subject their wives to horrific attacks with the acid that has become freely available in the country. Completely disfigured, the victims are often ostr...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
| Published: |
Surrey, England :
Journeyman Pictures,
2011.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | In Pakistan veils hide one of the country's most terrible secrets. Driven by revenge, jealousy, obsession or sexual non co-operation, some men subject their wives to horrific attacks with the acid that has become freely available in the country. Completely disfigured, the victims are often ostracized by their friends and families and become prisoners in their own homes. This chilling doc is a terrifying insight into the shattered lives of these women. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 6, 2015). Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (57 min.) Previously released as DVD. |
| Playing Time: | 00:56:52 |
| Awards: | Official Selection, LIDF, 2011 |