The Accused: Damned or Devoted? (2020)

  • NR
  • 07/28/2020 (DE)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 14m

Overview

Against the backdrop of Pakistan's elections, this film follows the rise of powerful cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, on a mission to preserve the country's blasphemy laws, which prescribe a mandatory death sentence for disrespecting The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and life imprisonment for desecrating the Holy Quran. With millions sympathetic to his goal, Rizvi silences anyone attempting to change the law by condemning them to death. As he pushes for more power, Rizvi decides to run for office in the upcoming general elections, and those accused of blasphemy or those who oppose the blasphemy laws- whether targeted minorities, liberals, and opposing Muslim voices - become the pawns of his ambition.

Mohammed Naqvi

Writer, Director

Cast

Khadim Hussain Rizvi's headshot

Khadim Hussain Rizvi

Chief Cleric TLP
Asia Bibi's headshot

Asia Bibi

Accused of Blasphemy
Gulalai Ismail's headshot

Gulalai Ismail

Human Rights Activist
Imran Khan Niazi's headshot

Imran Khan Niazi

Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mashal Khan's headshot

Mashal Khan

Accused of Blasphemy
Patras Masih's headshot

Patras Masih

Accused of Blasphemy
Annequa Maria's headshot

Annequa Maria

Human Rights Lawyer
Pir Afzar Qadri's headshot

Pir Afzar Qadri

Spokesman TLP

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