The Accused: Damned or Devoted?

The Accused: Damned or Devoted? 2020 Directed by Mohammed Naqvi

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.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Languages English , French , Urdu

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies ZDF/Arte , BBC Four , Brook Lapping Productions , 64th Street Media Productions

Release Date 23 February 2020

74 mins