Wadjda, a Girl Who Inspired Me
Two days ago, I stumbled upon a Facebook event that was named “Wadjda Screening.” As a film enthusiast, I was extremely tempted to check the event and RSVP as going, and I must say the experience was thrilling! Wadjda is the kind of movie that you watch and can never forget. Wadjda, a film written and directed by the Saudi Arabian director Haifaa Al-Mansour, introducing a bittersweet story of a 10 year-old-girl in a battle against the society, trying to ride a bike in the streets of Saudi Arabia. Ehm, I don’t want to spoil the movie for you though. However, the thing I loved the most about the movie Wadjda, is that it's the country’s first feature film to be directed by a woman (who is at the same time the first female director in Saudi Arabia), and also that it was all filmed in Saudi Arabia! Proud moment, right? Haifaa Al Mansour and your crew, thank you for such a rebellious movie, you truly inspired me!
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Dalia Hosny As soon as Dalia steps into the office, you can't help but have a big smile on your face and know that you will be up for a not-so-typical day with her presence! The youngest member of the Fustany Team is really a moving bundle of joy with an eclectic sense of fashion and style. Marc Jacobs is her favorite designer yet at the same time she adores the artistic vibe of Alexander McQueen and the quirkiness of Lanvin. Throwing jokes here and there, Dalia keeps her energy levels up by making sure she eats an apple everyday, as she thinks of it as her Red Bull can. Her over-sized handbag includes the most random things, think pantoufle (true story!) and her camera that she loves and can rarely be spotted without. Dalia might surprise you with her alter ego when you least expect it, be ready for it or for her other 10 personalities, we think she has an awesome acting career ahead of her. A typical Dalia moment at the office is casually finding her talking to herself while video-editing! Dalia would never leave home without her iPhone, blusher, mascara and Gucci perfume. You can reach her on dalia@fustany.com or on Twitter @DaliaHosny.
