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2020

The Perfect Candidate

A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.

Credits

Director

Haifaa al-Mansour

Producers

Ole Nicolaisen , Brad Niemann , Haifaa al-Mansour

Writers

Haifaa al-Mansour , Brad Niemann

Cinematographer

Patrick Orth

Composer

Volker Bertelmann

Cast

Mila Alzahrani , Nora Al Awadh , Dae Al Hilali , Khalid Abdulrhim , Shafi Al Harthy , Mohamed Othman , Nojoud Ahmed , Khadeeja Mua'th , Tareq Al Khaldi , Reema Mohammed

Studios

Razor Film Produktion , ARD , NDR , Al Mansour Est. for Audiovisual Media

Genre

Drama

Posters

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The Perfect Candidate (2020) theatrical poster - US
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The Perfect Candidate (2020) international poster - US
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The Perfect Candidate (2020) teaser poster - US
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The Perfect Candidate (2020) imax poster - US
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