Saving Face
“A journey to heal. A fight for justice.”
Synopsis
Every year hundreds of people - mostly women - are attacked with acid in Pakistan. Follow several of these survivors, their fight for justice, and a Pakistani plastic surgeon who has returned to his homeland to help them restore their faces and their lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Junge, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
- Original Score
- Gunnard Doboze
- Original Title
- Saving Face
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Pakistan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- JungeFilm, HBO Documentary Films, Milkhaus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Junge, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Gunnard Doboze
Davis Coombe, Hemal Trivedi
Davis Coombe
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Junge
Director
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Director
Davis Coombe
Producer
Gunnard Doboze
Original Music Composer
Davis Coombe
Editor
Hemal Trivedi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saving Face
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saving Face about?
Every year hundreds of people - mostly women - are attacked with acid in Pakistan. Follow several of these survivors, their fight for justice, and a Pakistani plastic surgeon who has returned to his homeland to help them restore their faces and their lives.
Who directed Saving Face?
Saving Face was directed by Daniel Junge, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Who stars in Saving Face?
The principal cast of Saving Face includes Sarkar Abbas, Mohammad Jawad.
When was Saving Face released and how long is it?
Saving Face was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Saving Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saving Face was composed by Gunnard Doboze.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saving Face?
Saving Face holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).