Watch previous Witness documentaries from Central/South Asia.
A selection of the best Witness films from Central/South Asia can be watched here in full.
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| Hair India
Witness looks at the cult of beauty in the era of globalisation. | |
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Sari Stories
A unique film made by, with and about four women in rural Southern India.
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| Brothers in Work
A look at the dangerous work performed by ship-scrappers in Pakistan. | |
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Schoolgirl’s Odyssey
One Pakistani man and his talented daughter fight to educate girls in the Swat Valley.
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| Bullets to Ballots 2
A look at four Nepali freedom fighters whose lives changed when they became politicians. | |
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Supermen of Malegaon
The enchanting story of the filming of a spoof Superman movie by Indian first-time filmmakers.
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| Pakistan’s War
Two films from the frontline of Pakistan’s ‘war on terror’. | |
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Across the Border
An account of Rageh Omaar’s journey to Peshawar in northern Pakistan.
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| The Red Mosque
An exclusive interview with mosque leader Rashid Ghazi before his death.
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Power Play in Pakistan
Witness follows the twists and turns of recent events in the country.
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| Qadir – Afghan Ulysses
An Afghan refugee returns to his country to search for his family. | |
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Looking Good
The ‘burqa’ is a common sight in Afghanistan – but there is a lot behind the veil.
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| The Alphabet Book
Can the small Kalash tribe in Afghanistan survive after the introduction of an alphabet? | |
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Return to the Sea
While their ships rot in a desert, sailors reminisce and rejoice about the sea’s return.
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| Blind Cricket
Pawan Ghimire recruits blind sportsmen and women to his touring team in Nepal. | |
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Bullets to Ballots
Nepal is the rooftop of the world but its recent politics have been anything but lofty.
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| Meltdown Nepal
One man details the devastating effects of global warming on his village. | |
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Kidnapped Brides
The revival of a tradition with ancient ties that conflicts with modern human rights.
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| Passport from Polio
Looking at the world’s largest public health initiative in India. | |
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Gulabi Gang
The Gulabi Gang fights injustice against women and lower castes in rural India.
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| Banking on the Future
Thirteen-year-old Ajay manages a bank that helps India’s street children. | |
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Ending the Violence
Beauty Ara takes a personal stand against domestic abuse in India.
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| Super 30
How free schooling helps the best brains in India’s poorest state emerge from poverty.
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Travelling Cinema
One of the world’s smallest cinemas is pulled in a hand-cart through the streets of India.
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| An Unsuitable Boy
Can 33-year-old Rajesh find love online? His parents hope so – but he is not so sure. | |
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Policemen of Bihar
A travelling police choir in India’s poorest state raise rail safety awareness.
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