Saving Face (HBO)

About Saving Face (HBO)

'Saving Face' is a 2012 documentary directed by Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. The film focuses on the issue of acid attacks on women in Pakistan. It tells the story of two survivors of such attacks, their fight for justice, and a Pakistani-British doctor who returned to his homeland to help them.

Making/Production

The movie was filmed over a span of several months in Pakistan. It captures the raw emotion and physical pain of the victims. The film's directors, Junge and Obaid-Chinoy, won an Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short Subject. This ensured international recognition for the issue and further highlighted the plight of acid attack victims in South Asia.

Actors

• Dr. Mohammad Jawad, as himself. He played the role of an empathetic doctor who is dedicated to helping acid attack victims rebuild their lives.
• Zakia and Rukhsana as themselves. They gave a heart-wrenching performance, portraying the life of acid attack survivors bravely fighting the odds.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 84th annual Academy Awards.
• This was the first Oscar win for any Pakistani director.
• The film inspired many changes in Pakistan's laws relating to violence against women.

Awards

'Saving Face' won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2012. This extraordinary achievement made its director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the first Pakistani director to win an Oscar.

Quotes

• "I thought my life was over, but now I know it's just beginning." - Zahida, one of the survivors.
• "The journey to justice begins with a single step." - Dr. Mohammad Jawad.

Music, Soundtrack

The movie does not feature a traditional soundtrack. It uses situational and background music for emphasis and tend to reflect the film's somber tone.