25th Annual International Film Festival: Screening of "The Perfect Candidate"
About the Film
A determined young Saudi doctor's surprise run for office in the local city elections sweeps up her family and community as they struggle to accept their town's first female candidate.
Saudi Arabia, 2019 | Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour
Drama | Arabic (with English subtitles)
Guest speaker: Ayaat Abdelah
The 25th Annual International Film Festival
With exclusive viewings and esteemed guest speakers, Mercy University’s International Film Festival is a hub for cutting edge cinema. The festival is presented by the School of Liberal Arts, bringing talent from across the globe over four days.
he 2025 festival runs from April 22- 25. Each screening will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Westchester Campus's Main Hall, followed by a lively discussion with coffee, tea, cookies and popcorn.
The event is free and open to the Mercy community and public.
See Full Schedule of Screenings
Venue Details
Westchester
Main Hall, Lecture Hall