
Wadjda(2012)
An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.


A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

Mila Alzahrani
Dr. Maryam Alsafan
Nora Al Awadh
Sara

Dae Al Hilali
Selma
Khalid Abdulrhim
Abdulaziz
Shafi Al Harthy
Mohammed
Mohamed Othman
Himself
Nojoud Ahmed
Dr. Abeer
Khadeeja Mua'th
Khadeeja
Tareq Al Khaldi
Omar
Reema Mohammed
Badria (voice)
The Perfect Candidate is a drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of saudi arabia, female politician, arab, women's rights. Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, it stars Mila Alzahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali. A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
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