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Death Penalty in the arab world

The Death Penalty aroused controversy on a wide scale and its legitimacy as a reflection to the social reaction to the offender is still present to this day. It was a common practice in ancient heavenly religions, especially in times dominated by the idea of religious revenge. Today two trends have appeared: those in favor of retaining it, and those demanding its abolishment.
The film analyzes "The Death Penalty in the Arab World" through a series of distinctive angles: social, religious, legal, psychological, tribal…

Type: Documentary
Director: Rani Bitar
Producer: Ibrahim Harb
DOP: Elie Kamal
Music by : Karim Khneysser
Length: 90’
Production year: 2012

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