Haifa al-Mansur
Haifa al-Mansur is a pioneering Saudi Arabian filmmaker known for her groundbreaking contributions to cinema, particularly for being the first female director from Saudi Arabia. Her notable films include 'Wadjda,' which was the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia by a woman and the first Saudi film to be submitted for an Oscar nomination. Al-Mansur's works often explore themes of women's rights and societal challenges in Saudi Arabia, reflecting her commitment to portraying the complexities of her homeland's culture and the evolving role of women within it. At the Zurich Film Festival, she will showcase her latest film 'Unidentified,' a crime drama that delves into the investigation of a young girl's mysterious death, further emphasizing her focus on women's narratives.
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Haifa al-Mansur is known for her films like 'Wadjda' and will present 'Unidentified' at the ZFF.
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