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I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced

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'I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced' is a 2014 Yemeni drama film directed by Khadija al-Salami. It was selected as the Yemeni entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, the first time that Yemen had submitted a film for consideration. However, it was not nominated. The film is based on the story of Nujood Ali, who sought divorce from her abusive husband at age 10.

Plot



Nojoom, a ten year old Yemeni girl, asks a judge in Sana'a to grant her a divorce from a horrible marriage after she was married away to prevent a public scandal following the rape of her sister.

Cast



* Reham Mohammed as Nojoom

* Adnan Alkhader as Judge

See also



* List of submissions to the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

* List of Yemeni submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

References




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