The Accused: Damned or Devoted?
Originally released in 2020. The Accused: Damned or Devoted? is a documentary film. directed by Mohammed Naqvi. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Asia Bibi, and Gulalai Ismail
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Khadim Hussain Rizvi
as Chief Cleric TLP
Asia Bibi
as Accused of Blasphemy
Gulalai Ismail
as Human Rights Activist
Imran Khan Niazi
as Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mashal Khan
as Accused of Blasphemy
Patras Masih
as Accused of Blasphemy
Annequa Maria
as Human Rights Lawyer
Pir Afzar Qadri
as Spokesman TLP
Benedict XVI
Nadeem Anthony
as Asia's Defense Lawyer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Brook Lapping Productions
- 64th Street Media Productions
- BBC Four
- ZDF/Arte
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Accused: Damned or Devoted? about?
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 ...
Who directed The Accused: Damned or Devoted??
The Accused: Damned or Devoted? was directed by Mohammed Naqvi.
How long is The Accused: Damned or Devoted??
The Accused: Damned or Devoted? has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Accused: Damned or Devoted? released?
The Accused: Damned or Devoted? was released on February 23, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Accused: Damned or Devoted??
The main cast of The Accused: Damned or Devoted? includes Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Asia Bibi, Gulalai Ismail, Imran Khan Niazi, Mashal Khan.