A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness () 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. A Girl in the River was edited by Geof Bartz, A.C.E.
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. 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.
Release The film was released on October 28, 2015, and had its worldwide premiere on HBO on March 7, 2016.
Reaction The movie received mixed reviews in Pakistan.
It won the Oscar for Best Documentary and convinced the Pakistani government to review its laws on honor killings.
Awards and nominations Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients and nominees Result Academy Award February 28, 2016 Best Documentary Short Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy "A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness" winning Best Documentary Short-Oscars on YouTube
References
External links
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness on HBO