A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
2015 film
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A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness (Urdu: دریا میں ایک لڑکی: معافی کی قیمت) is a 2015 documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy about honor killings in Pakistan. The film is produced by Tina Brown and Sheila Nevins in collaboration with HBO Documentary Films.[1] A Girl in the River was edited by Geof Bartz, A.C.E.
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| Directed by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy |
| Produced by | Tina Brown |
Production companies | SOC Films HBO Documentary Films |
| Distributed by | HBO |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
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A Girl in the River earned widespread critical acclaim and won Best Documentary Short Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
Synopsis
The documentary follows the story of a nineteen-year-old girl who survives an honor killing attempt by her father and uncle.[2] The protagonist has a solid stance on not forgiving her attackers, but the public pressures her into forgiving. By doing that, the attackers are freed and can return home.[3]
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| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| Academy Award | February 28, 2016 | Best Documentary Short | Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy [18] | Won |
