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Still from The Perfect Candidate — The Perfect Candidate (2019) — Haifaa al-MansourPhotographed by Patrick Orth

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Haifaa al-Mansour

The Perfect Candidate

المرشحة المثالية

Arabic / 2019 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.35/5·4K ratings·686 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
Between Us Girls: Bonds Between Women
Position 20
Included in
September 2021
Position 68

Credits

Crew

DirectorHaifaa al-Mansour

WriterHaifaa al-Mansour, Brad Niemann

CinematographerPatrick Orth

Composer

Volker Bertelmann

EditorAndreas Wodraschke

ProducerBrad Niemann, Ole Nicolaisen, Haifaa al-Mansour

Cast

Mila Al-Zahranias Dr. Maryam Alsafan

Nora Al Awadhas Sara

Dae Al Hilalias Selma

Khalid Abdulrhimas Abdulaziz

Shafi Al Harthyas Mohammed

Mohamed Othmanas Himself

Nojoud Ahmedas Dr. Abeer

Khadeeja Mua'thas Khadeeja

Tareq Al Khaldias Omar

Reema Mohammedas Badria (voice)

Ismaee Nasseras Anas

Rakan Abdulhamanas Majid

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