Because of restrictions placed on women in Saudi Arabia, director Haifaa Al-Mansour was not allowed to interact with her mostly male crew. She had to direct the street scenes from a nearby van, watching through a monitor and giving instructions via walkie-talkie.
The first feature length film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia.
The first feature length film made by a female Saudi director.
Saudi Arabia's first official submission to the Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film (2014).
Haifaa Al-Mansour's directorial film debut.