Price of Honour
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Subjects:
Global Issues, Human Rights, Islam, Law, Middle Eastern Studies, Violence Against Women, Women's Studies |
Grade Level: SrH-Adult
Producer: Filmakers Library
Closed Captioned: No |
Running Time: 46 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: No |
Copyright Date: 2002
Available in French: No
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Pela Atroshi, a child of Kurdish immigrants living in Sweden, was brought up in the strict traditions of her native country. She and her sister were not allowed to socialize with boys and were expected to be home immediately after school. However, as a teenager, she was spotted having an innocent meeting with a Swedish young man. Her outraged family returned to their village in northern Iraq where she was murdered by her uncle to uphold the family honour. This compelling film follows Breen, her sister, who at great personal risk brought the story to light back in Sweden. Breen had escaped from Iraq determined to avenge her sister's murder. The Swedish press took up her cause, but she has paid a heavy price for her assertiveness. She now lives an isolated life with a secret identity, fearful that she too will be killed. |
Awards: Finalist, New York Festivals, 2003
