Cinema Escapist
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Review: “The Perfect Candidate” Shows Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Women’s Rights Landscape
BY Lorna Codrai
Director Haifaa Al-Mansour’s “The Perfect Candidate” depicts the challenges a female doctor faces when she runs for local office in Saudi Arabia.
Interview: Director Oualid Mouaness Talks “1982,” His Feature Film Debut
BY Lorna Codrai
Director Oualid Mouaness' film "1982" stars prominent actress Nadine Labaki and tells a coming-of-age story amidst the 1982 Lebanon War.