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In the Name of Honor (2015)

In the Name of Honor exposes frightening cases of honor killings from India, Jordan and Palestinian Territories.

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 13M

Director : Pawel Gula

Synopsis

During part verité, part exposé road trip, director Pawel Gula proves there is no honor in killing. The film juxtaposes horrific news footage with insights from the families of victims whose lives have been irreparably altered and the killers who are still debating the consequences of their actions. Broader commentary is given by officials and activists fighting this horrific tradition.

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Pawel Gula
Pawel Gula
Director
Pawel Gula
Pawel Gula
Cinematography
Wojciech Jagiello
Wojciech Jagiello
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