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TEZAAB

SURVIVING ACID ATTACK

TEZAAB (‘acid’ in Hindi) is a documentary on violence against women, seen from the extreme side of it; from the point of view of survivors of acid attacks.

The documentary TEZAAB sheds light on one of the world most horrifying violence existing, i.e. acid throwing – and how these survivors find their way – and will – to carry on living, in circumstances where they face constant and cruel prejudices, and have almost no economic or social support to rely on.

These women bear their deep, horrific scars on the outside – a constant reminder of the horror they survived. Acid attacks, or “acid throwing”, have been declared a gender-specific crime, given the fact that at least 80% of the victims are women. Whilst the audience gets to know these heroes, leaders and experts share their thoughts on how humankind could eradicate violence against women.

Iceland has been named the best place in the world to be a woman – in strong contrast to the lives of women of India. In spite of this fact, Icelandic women still suffer inequality – however small it may seem in relations to the vast majority of women who suffer injustice and lack of human rights in India. Put in this kind of perspective - as we approach it in the film - both, and all, nations could learn a lot from looking towards each other for role models and united strength.

The film is produced with the aim to honor these brave and beautiful women; to support them; and, last but not least , to share their stories of courage.

All profits made from the film will be dedicated to acid attack survivors.