Haifaa Al Mansour on Saudi Arabia's evolving film industry and her new thriller 'Unidentified'
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Jill Goldsmith
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Haifaa Al Mansour, the first female Saudi film director, discusses her latest film 'Unidentified' and the evolving landscape for women in Saudi Arabian filmmaking. From directing her debut 'Wadjda' via walkie-talkie due to segregation laws, she now sees a new era of opportunity for female filmmakers in the Kingdom. 'Unidentified' is the third film in her femme-focused trilogy following 'Wadjda' and 'The Perfect Candidate'.
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· 3 pulledThe country was segregated, so I wasn't able to be with the actors. That was very limiting for me as a first-time director.
I think it's a new era. There is a lot of excitement and a lot of hope, and I think women are really stepping up.
It's important to tell stories that are authentic and true to the experience of women in Saudi Arabia.
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