Movie Description
The Accused: Damned or Devoted?
(2020)Overview
Against the backdrop of Pakistan's elections, this film follows the rise of powerful cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, on a mission to preserve the country's blasphemy laws, which prescribe a mandatory death sentence for disrespecting The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and life imprisonment for desecrating the Holy Quran. With millions sympathetic to his goal, Rizvi silences anyone attempting to change the law by condemning them to death. As he pushes for more power, Rizvi decides to run for office in the upcoming general elections, and those accused of blasphemy or those who oppose the blasphemy laws- whether targeted minorities, liberals, and opposing Muslim voices - become the pawns of his ambition.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mohammed Naqvi
- Writer : Mohammed Naqvi
- Editor : Safi Ferrah
- Cast : Khadim Hussain Rizvi,Asia Bibi,Gulalai Ismail,Imran Khan Niazi,Mashal Khan,Patras Masih,Annequa Maria,Pir Afzar Qadri,Benedict XVI,Nadeem Anthony,Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhry,Latif Sra,Hamza Khan,Quari Salim,Fazle Wahif,Joseph Francis,Samson Dilawar,Eisham Masih
Cast
Chief Cleric TLP
Accused of Blasphemy
Human Rights Activist
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Accused of Blasphemy
Accused of Blasphemy
Human Rights Lawyer
Spokesman TLP
Asia's Defense Lawyer
Prosecutor
Prosecutor
Accuser
Accuser
Gulalai's Lawyer
Human Rights Lawyer
Pastor
Aisia's daughter
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Facts
Original TitleThe Accused: Damned or Devoted?
Status Released
Release Information
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2020-02-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 14m
Production CompaniesBrook Lapping Productions,64th Street Media Productions,BBC Four,ZDF/Arte
Genres
- Documentary
