Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (SOC) Films has released the eighth animated short film from the series ‘Aagahi’ titled ‘Acid Crimes’.
‘Aagahi’ is a public service campaign, which aims to educate women about their legal rights in Pakistan.
The eighth animated short film ‘Acid Crimes’ seeks to inform viewers on the various forms of what constitutes an acid crime, specifically with the intent of harming another human being. The video discusses punishments for convicted offenders, illegal usage and sale of acid and other corrosive chemicals which are punishable by the Pakistani legal system, including a sentence of 14 years jail, life imprisonment, a 1 Million Rupee fine or all of the above. It also advises on safety measures that can be taken subsequently if involved in an incident.
The film ends by providing viewers with contact information for various helplines, women’s shelters, counselling services, and legal support services available to acid attack survivors.
The eighth animated short film ‘Acid Crimes’ seeks to inform viewers on the various forms of what constitutes an acid crime, specifically with the intent of harming another human being
‘Aagahi’ is a series of 14 short animated films conceptualised, produced and directed by SOC Films, helmed by two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, which cover topics such as the law, its interpretation and the safety that it provides to the victim. This will also include the legislation, as stated in the Pakistan Penal Code and the various case laws, which have been passed or revised in recent years.
One of Pakistan’s leading actresses, Aamina Sheikh has lent her voice for the series, which is also being shared free of cost with all news and media channels for dissemination across the country.