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Forced marriage and bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan

Published 5 September 2016 in Blog

In Kyrgyzstan, bride kidnapping is seen as a proud tradition. As women struggle to keep their autonomy, the controversial practice is becoming more popular.

Bride Kidnapping (2012) was made by Vice Media and is distributed by Journeyman Pictures.

A young woman is washing her hands under a water pump when three men surround her from behind. They grab her. She screams, kicks, struggles and cries while her future husband watches. In Kyrgyzstan, this is how some marriages begin.

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