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I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced

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==
Cast
• Reham Mohammed as Nojoom • Adnan Alkhader as Judge == Reception ==
Reception
The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, describing it as "gritty and realistic" for focusing on a child's perspective, and finding it to be overall "admirably outspoken and direct, full of authentic local color with just a touch of poetry." ==See also==
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