He Named Me Malala (2015)

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

Director:

Davis Guggenheim

Writer:

Malala Yousafzai (inspired by the book: I Am Malala)

Stars:

Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Malala Yousafzai	...	Self
Ziauddin Yousafzai	...	Self
Toor Pekai Yousafzai	...	Self
Khushal Yousafzai	...	Self
Atal Yousafzai	...	Self
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bono	...	Self
Jon Stewart	...	Self

Storyline

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

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Plot Keywords:

animated segments | father daughter relationship | nobel prize winner | adolescence | survivor | 

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Taglines:

One Child, One Teacher, One Book and One Pen Can Change the World

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving disturbing images and threats

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2014, Malala Yousafzai was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi. The Norwegian Academy awarded them the prize "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education" At the age of 17, Malala became the youngest person to ever win a Nobel Prize.

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Quotes

Malala Yousafzai: People argue about the war, and debate about politics, but who is thinking about the children?

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Connections

Features The Daily Show: Malala Yousafzai (2013)

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Soundtracks

Happiness
Traditional
Performed by IV Form Class Kisaruni Secondary School 2014
Courtesy of Free The Children an international charity and education partner freethechildren.com

User Reviews

Why so many negative reviews?

This is actually not a review but I found it very interesting that there are some reviews here which are quite negative. At least some of them from Pakistanis who took this very personal. But I personally think (and hope) the most viewers are mature in their opinions and not necessairly base their opinion about whole Pakistan based just on this movie. It was clearly not an aim of the film to show only the raw facts and overview about situation in the whole country. I believe that what happened to Malala in the Swat valley was real, Talibans are real and the problem is real.

Moreover, I think it was clear from the movie that the bound of Malala with her father is strong and they actually received the Nobel price together (if I'm not mistaken). Not sure why to accuse him of creating a puppet from his daughter. Of course, parents have a great influence on their kids. Even if they got pretty much independent in life it always starts with their parents. The father of Malala himself got a huge inspiration from his father. I don't see anything abnormal there.

I know there could be an endless discussion about the movie and the politics related to the issues presented in it. And this is clearly not a place for that... Anyways, I hope people will be critical towards what they saw in the movie (and in life) and get some inspiration from it. One has always to read between the lines and not take things too serious.

Peace.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA United Arab Emirates

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 2015 (Germany)

Also Known As:

He Named Me Malala

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$61,808, 4 October 2015

Gross USA:

$2,668,936

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,433,606

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Searchlight Pictures, Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ, Participant

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1