Execution of a Teenage Girl (2006)
On 15 August 2004, a 16-year-old girl was hanged in a public square in Neka, a small Iranian town by the Caspian Sea. Atefeh Sahaaleh's death sentence was for "crimes against chastity". Despite Iran being a signatory to an international convention that promises not to sentence to death or execute those under 18, permission was obtained from Iran's Supreme Court by the local mullah and head of the city's administration to do exactly that. Eyewitness accounts and dramatic reconstructions, plus undercover filming in Atefah's hometown tell the powerful story of the life and tragic death of an ordinary girl.
Director: Monica Garnsey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: July 27, 2006
Cinematography: Simon Ffrench
Editing: Frank Burgess
Production: Wild Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
capital punishment, theocracy, sharia law
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Execution of a Teenage Girl about?
- On 15 August 2004, a 16-year-old girl was hanged in a public square in Neka, a small Iranian town by the Caspian Sea. Atefeh Sahaaleh's death sentence was for "crimes against chastity". Despite Iran being a signatory to an international convention that promises not to sentence to death or execute those under 18, permission was obtained from Iran's Supreme Court by the local mullah and head of the city's administration to do exactly that. Eyewitness accounts and dramatic reconstructions, plus undercover filming in Atefah's hometown tell the powerful story of the life and tragic death of an ordinary girl.
- Who directed Execution of a Teenage Girl?
- Execution of a Teenage Girl was directed by Monica Garnsey.
- How long is Execution of a Teenage Girl?
- Execution of a Teenage Girl has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Execution of a Teenage Girl?
- Execution of a Teenage Girl is a Documentary film.
- Where was Execution of a Teenage Girl produced?
- Execution of a Teenage Girl was produced in United Kingdom.