Break the Silence (2013)

Following the death of Amina Filali, a 16 year-old girl who killed herself after she was allegedly forced to marry the man who raped her, a young woman carries a personal investigation into the representation and perception of rape in Morocco. Here rapists are offered to marry their victims as a means to save the "honour" of the family. By liberating the voices of these victims, 475 : Break the Silence gives an unprecedented view of family, the deceit of love, relationships, marriage and honour in urban deprived areas of a country seeking to find its identity between modernity and tradition.

Director: Hind Bensari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Raja Saddiki
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

suicide, rape, feminism, morocco, investigative journalism, rape trial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Break the Silence about?
Following the death of Amina Filali, a 16 year-old girl who killed herself after she was allegedly forced to marry the man who raped her, a young woman carries a personal investigation into the representation and perception of rape in Morocco. Here rapists are offered to marry their victims as a means to save the "honour" of the family. By liberating the voices of these victims, 475 : Break the Silence gives an unprecedented view of family, the deceit of love, relationships, marriage and honour in urban deprived areas of a country seeking to find its identity between modernity and tradition.
Who directed Break the Silence?
Break the Silence was directed by Hind Bensari.
How long is Break the Silence?
Break the Silence has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Break the Silence?
Break the Silence is a Documentary film.