In the film, one girl describes being burned after rejecting the advances of
her teacher. She was 13 at the time.
Victims are often blinded, and scar tissue can become infected with
septicaemia or gangrene.
The subject is seldom discussed in Pakistan and the film has yet to be
screened publicly in the country where it was filmed.
Some commentators have criticised it for portraying Pakistan in a negative
light, but its makers say it is a story of resilience and hope.
The 40-minute film follows Dr Mohammad Jawad, previously best known for
restoring the face of model Katie Piper, who was also hurt in an acid
attack, and his work to help two Pakistani women.
“The women who decided to be a part of the documentary did so because
they wanted to make their voices heard and wanted to bring attention to this
form of assault,” said Chinoy in an interview before Sunday’s ceremony.
“The main reason that they are in Saving Face is to make their stories
heard and have an impact.” Her film beat off movies about last year’s
Japanese tsunami and James Armstrong, one of the heroes of the US civil
rights movement.
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