Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Saudi Arabia's first female filmmaker on 'Mary Shelley'
In Saudi Arabia, women aren’t allowed to make major decisions alone. They can’t sign contracts or book travel. They must be covered in public. So imagine trying to direct movies.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenIn Saudi Arabia, women aren’t allowed to make major decisions alone. They can’t sign contracts or book travel. They must be covered in public. So imagine trying to direct movies. Haifaa Al-Mansour’s “Wadjda” was Saudi Arabia’s first submission for an Oscar. Her latest film is “Mary Shelley,” a biopic of the “Frankenstein” author.
Image of filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour at KCRW by Amy Ta.
