To Kill a Sparrow
Originally released in 2013. To Kill a Sparrow is a drama/documentary film. directed by Zohreh Soleimani. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Today, there are over 800 young Afghan women imprisoned for so-called 'moral crimes.' These crimes include running away from unlawful forced marriages and domestic violence, or simply falling in love and marrying against a father's wishes. This is the story of one of these women. When Soheila was only five, she was given away in marriage to an old man in compensation for her older brother's crime: stealing his young third wife. When she ran away from the abusive marriage, her father had her arrested and imprisoned. Soheila is finally freed by an amnesty decreed by President Karzai. We meet her again in a safe house in Kabul where she is protected from the father and brother who threaten to kill her if she attempts to rejoin the father of her child. The father also demands that she kill her three year-old son to restore the family's honor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Afghanistan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Center for Investigative Reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Kill a Sparrow about?
Today, there are over 800 young Afghan women imprisoned for so-called 'moral crimes.' These crimes include running away from unlawful forced marriages and domestic violence, or simply falling in lo...
Who directed To Kill a Sparrow?
To Kill a Sparrow was directed by Zohreh Soleimani.
How long is To Kill a Sparrow?
To Kill a Sparrow has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was To Kill a Sparrow released?
To Kill a Sparrow was released on December 12, 2013 in theaters.