The Perfect Candidate
Sun
6
Sun 6 Oct 1:00 PM
Arc Cinema
Allocated Seating
104 Mins
2019 | DCP | GER, SAU | D: Haifaa Al-Mansour
Arabic- English subtitles
Saudi doctor Maryam surprises her community, and herself, by standing for local council election in a small town in Saudi Arabia. She faces numerous obstacles in her candidacy, not least of which include rigid gender expectations.
From director Haifaa Al-Mansour (Wadjda), The Perfect Candidate is a heartfelt and compelling drama about Maryam’s journey, with the support of her sisters, not only to win votes but to change minds.
‘…a political crowdpleaser that doesn’t sand off its edges in an effort to be palatable’ – The Film Stage
Arabic- English subtitles
Saudi doctor Maryam surprises her community, and herself, by standing for local council election in a small town in Saudi Arabia. She faces numerous obstacles in her candidacy, not least of which include rigid gender expectations.
From director Haifaa Al-Mansour (Wadjda), The Perfect Candidate is a heartfelt and compelling drama about Maryam’s journey, with the support of her sisters, not only to win votes but to change minds.
‘…a political crowdpleaser that doesn’t sand off its edges in an effort to be palatable’ – The Film Stage