The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of Pakistan's elections, this film follows the rise of powerful cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, on a mission to preserve the country's blasphemy laws, which prescribe a mandatory death sentence for disrespecting The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and life imprisonment for desecrating the Holy Quran. With millions sympathetic to his goal, Rizvi silences anyone attempting to change the law by condemning them to death. As he pushes for more power, Rizvi decides to run for office in the upcoming general elections, and those accused of blasphemy or those who oppose the blasphemy laws- whether targeted minorities, liberals, and opposing Muslim voices - become the pawns of his ambition.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Mohammed NaqviDirector
- Mohammed NaqviWriter
- Toni Martin DobrzanskiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Khadim Hussain RizviChief Cleric TLP
- Asia BibiAccused of Blasphemy
- Gulalai IsmailHuman Rights Activist
- Imran Khan NiaziPrime Minister of Pakistan
- Mashal KhanAccused of Blasphemy
- Patras MasihAccused of Blasphemy
- Annequa MariaHuman Rights Lawyer
- Pir Afzar QadriSpokesman TLP
- Benedict XVICast
- Nadeem AnthonyAsia's Defense Lawyer
- Ghulam Mustafa ChaudhryProsecutor
- Latif SraProsecutor
Stills
Themes
islam