I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced explained

I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced
Director:	Khadija al-Salami
Starring:	Reham Mohammed
Runtime:	96 minutes
Country:	Yemen
Language:	Yemeni Arabic
Gross:	$108,240^[1] ^[2]

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.^{[3] [4]} 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced . Box Office Mojo . October 12, 2016.
2. Web site: Ana Nojoom bent alasherah wamotalagah . The Numbers . 12 October 2016.
3. Web site: 85 Countries In Competition For 2016 Foreign Language Film Oscar . . 11 October 2016 . 11 October 2016.
4. Web site: Oscars: 85 Foreign-Language Film Contenders Unveiled by Academy . Kilday . Gregg . . 11 October 2016 . 11 October 2016.