After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story (2008)

A One Woman Revolution in Pakistan

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In 2002, a woman from the Pakistani countryside named Mukhtar Mai made world headlines. After the rumour that her 12-year-old brother was having a relationship with a woman from another clan, Mukhtar was gang-raped by order of the village council. Instead of committing suicide, she spoke out and the six men were sentenced to death, although five of them were eventually acquitted. Against all the codes of her society, Mukhtar took her case to the Supreme Court. After the Rape doesn't comment on the outcome of her case. What the film does show is the environment that the assertive Muhktar managed to create in the wake of the incident.

Director: Catherine Ulmer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:
Production: Cobos Films B.V.
Country: Netherlands, Pakistan
Language: اردو
Original Language: ur

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story about?
In 2002, a woman from the Pakistani countryside named Mukhtar Mai made world headlines. After the rumour that her 12-year-old brother was having a relationship with a woman from another clan, Mukhtar was gang-raped by order of the village council. Instead of committing suicide, she spoke out and the six men were sentenced to death, although five of them were eventually acquitted. Against all the codes of her society, Mukhtar took her case to the Supreme Court. After the Rape doesn't comment on the outcome of her case. What the film does show is the environment that the assertive Muhktar managed to create in the wake of the incident.
Who directed After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story?
After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story was directed by Catherine Ulmer.
How long is After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story?
After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story?
After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story is a Documentary film.
Where was After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story produced?
After the Rape: The Mukhtar Mai Story was produced in Netherlands, Pakistan.