The Perfect Candidate

6.7
The Perfect Candidate
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Directed by: Haifaa al-Mansour
Overview
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots (Rated: 4)
The first Saudi woman to direct a feature film (“Wadjda”), Haifaa Al-Mansour, brings her unique voice and perspective to her follow-up movie, “The Perfect Candidate,” the story of a female doctor who decides to run for a local political office. The film lends an insider’s look at life in modern-day ...
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