A critic from
Indie Shorts Mag. wrote, "‘
Forbidden’ is riveting, moving and above all, thought-provoking". Shewonda Leger, a critic from
agnès films and assistant professor at
Florida International University, wrote, "Forbidden is a film that is well worth seeing. In just 20 minutes, it questions a long-held cruel practice that has claimed the lives of thousands of women around the world and exemplifies fearless love". == Awards and nominations ==