Execution of a Teenage Girl
Synopsis
On 15 August 2004, a 16-year-old girl was hanged in a public square in Neka, a small Iranian town by the Caspian Sea. Atefeh Sahaaleh's death sentence was for "crimes against chastity". Despite Iran being a signatory to an international convention that promises not to sentence to death or execute those under 18, permission was obtained from Iran's Supreme Court by the local mullah and head of the city's administration to do exactly that. Eyewitness accounts and dramatic reconstructions, plus undercover filming in Atefah's hometown tell the powerful story of the life and tragic death of an ordinary girl.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monica Garnsey
- Original Title
- Execution of a Teenage Girl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 27/07/2006
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Wild Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monica Garnsey
Simon Ffrench
Frank Burgess
Monica Garnsey, Paul Hamann
Department Leadership Roster
Monica Garnsey
Producer
Frank Burgess
Editor
Monica Garnsey
Director
Simon Ffrench
Director of Photography
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What is Execution of a Teenage Girl about?
On 15 August 2004, a 16-year-old girl was hanged in a public square in Neka, a small Iranian town by the Caspian Sea. Atefeh Sahaaleh's death sentence was for "crimes against chastity". Despite Iran being a signatory to an international convention that promises not to sentence to death or execute those under 18, permission was obtained from Iran's Supreme Court by the local mullah and head of the city's administration to do exactly that. Eyewitness accounts and dramatic reconstructions, plus undercover filming in Atefah's hometown tell the powerful story of the life and tragic death of an ordinary girl.
Who directed Execution of a Teenage Girl?
Execution of a Teenage Girl was directed by Monica Garnsey.
Who stars in Execution of a Teenage Girl?
The principal cast of Execution of a Teenage Girl includes Not specified.
When was Execution of a Teenage Girl released and how long is it?
Execution of a Teenage Girl was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 49m.