| Has such an enthusiastic energy | Maryam is also a doctor, but one particular older male patient doesn't want to be seen or treated by a woman, firming entrenched by his conservative upbringing |
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| As we were waiting for the screening to begin, Lise mentioned to me that she had some trepidation picking this one, since it was from Saudi Arabia, the film would likely have to be sanctioned by the government | It is a simple, feminine film with a clear message that contributes to the ongoing fight for Saudi women's rights and the urgent need for a change of mentality in a nation that seems to be slowly awakening from its lethargic social backwardness |
In this spiritual successor to her debut feature Wadjda, director Haifaa al-Mansour draws a sympathetic portrait of the situation of Saudi Arabian women in the 21st century.
6| Saudi Arabia — as you may…• But, this script is so boringly syd field and basic and that coupled with this movie lacking much character really makes the overall experience suffer | |
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| The older one tries to help Maryam…• Maryam has two sisters: the youngest is a devout Muslim who pays attention to the letter of the law and doesn't see how it represses her and the women around her | Saudi Arabia legalized women being able to drive in 2017 |
A lot can change in seven years.
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