Silent Veil (2009)

Shocking and heart-breaking, this documentary shows both the atrocious injustices that some women are subjected to in Pakistan and the beauty behind their scarred faces.

Silent Veil (2009) poster

In Pakistan, veils hide one of the country's most terrible secrets. Driven by revenge, jealousy or sexual non-co-operation some men subject their wives to horrific attacks with acid that is freely available in the street. Completely disfigured, the victims are often ostracized by their families and become prisoners in their own home. This chilling documentary is a terrifying insight into the shattered lives of these women.

Director: Milt Alvarez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:
Production: Contribution Films
Original Language: en

Keywords

islam, violence against women, pakistan, social documentary, political documentary, social & cultural documentary, acid burning, acid attack

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Veil about?
In Pakistan, veils hide one of the country's most terrible secrets. Driven by revenge, jealousy or sexual non-co-operation some men subject their wives to horrific attacks with acid that is freely available in the street. Completely disfigured, the victims are often ostracized by their families and become prisoners in their own home. This chilling documentary is a terrifying insight into the shattered lives of these women.
Who directed Silent Veil?
Silent Veil was directed by Milt Alvarez.
How long is Silent Veil?
Silent Veil has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Silent Veil?
Silent Veil is a Documentary film.