Haifaa al-Mansour
Director, Writer, Producer
August 10, 1974 (51 years)
Haifaa al-Mansour is the first female filmmaker in Saudi Arabia and is regarded as one of the most significant cinematic figures in the Kingdom. She finished her bachelor's degree in Literature at the American University in Cairo and completed a Master's degree in Directing and Film Studies from the University of Sydney. The success of her three short films, as well as the international acclaim of her award-winning 2005 documentary Women Without Shadows, influenced a whole new wave of Saudi filmmakers and made the issue of opening cinemas in the Kingdom a front-page discussion. Within the Kingdom her work is both praised and vilified for encouraging discussion on topics generally considered too taboo, like tolerance, the dangers of orthodoxy, and the need for Saudis to take a critical look at their traditional and restrictive culture.
Known For
Filmography
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| 2019 | The Perfect CandidateOn Plex |
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| 2017 | Mary ShelleyOn Plex |
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| 2015 | Fear the Walking DeadOn Plex |
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| 2018 | Amanpour and Company · as Self |
| 2014 | The 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2008 | Q+A · as Self - Panellist |
| 2004 | Kulturplatz · as Self |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher · as Self - Guest |
| 1997 | HARDtalk · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show · as Self |
| 1991 | Movie Days · as Self |
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| 2019 | The Perfect CandidateOn Plex |
| 2017 | Mary ShelleyOn Plex |
| 2012 | Wadjda · as Screenplay |
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| 2019 | The Perfect CandidateOn Plex |
| 2006 | What's Up? · as Associate Producer |