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The Perfect Candidate

The Perfect Candidate

20206.71h 44m

Overview

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

Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour
Written by Haifaa al-Mansour, Brad Niemann
Produced by Ole Nicolaisen, Brad Niemann, Haifaa al-Mansour
Box Office0Revenue: $1.3M

Top Cast

Mila Alzahrani

Mila Alzahrani

Dr. Maryam Alsafan

N

Nora Al Awadh

Sara

Dae Al Hilali

Dae Al Hilali

Selma

K

Khalid Abdulrhim

Abdulaziz

S

Shafi Al Harthy

Mohammed

M

Mohamed Othman

Himself

N

Nojoud Ahmed

Dr. Abeer

K

Khadeeja Mua'th

Khadeeja

T

Tareq Al Khaldi

Omar

R

Reema Mohammed

Badria (voice)

Themes & Keywords

saudi arabiafemale politicianarabwomen's rights

About The Perfect Candidate

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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