Freedom for Asia Bibi (2018)

Cast

• Anne-Isabelle Tollet - Journalist/Writer
• Asia Bibi
• Ignacio Arsuaga
• Miguel Angel Rutz - Father
• Esham Masih - Asia Bibi's daughter
• Ashiq Masih - Asia Bibi's husband
• Rana Tanweer - Journalist Lahore
• Nadeem Anthony - Defense Lawyer
• Abdul Rasheed - Imam
• Hanif Qershi - Mufti

Screenplay

• Maciej Grabysa
• Michal Król

Keywords

death penalty, blasphemy, radical islam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom for Asia Bibi about?

Depicts the case of religious persecution suffered by the Christian Pakistani Asia Bibi (Aasiya Noreen), falsely accused of blasphemy in 2010 by a Pakistani court and was sentenced to death by hanging. In October 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan acquitted her based on insufficient evidence, though she was not allowed to leave Pakistan until the verdict was reviewed. She was held under armed guard and was not able to leave the country until 7 May 2019; she arrived in Canada the next day.

Who directed Freedom for Asia Bibi?

Freedom for Asia Bibi was directed by Michal Król, Maciej Grabysa.

Who stars in Freedom for Asia Bibi?

Freedom for Asia Bibi stars Anne-Isabelle Tollet, Asia Bibi, Ignacio Arsuaga, Miguel Angel Rutz, Esham Masih, Ashiq Masih.

How long is Freedom for Asia Bibi?

Freedom for Asia Bibi has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).

What genre is Freedom for Asia Bibi?

Freedom for Asia Bibi is a Documentary film.