I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced
2014
Ten-year-old Nojoom was forced to marry a 30-year-old man. The dowry offered the family a small income and 'one less mouth to feed'. Nojoom discovers that her life will take a turn for the worse. Her husband is indifferent to her age. Every day after she is wedded, the child works under harsh conditions and every night, the child-bride is raped by a man 20 years older than her. A legitimate and acceptable arrangement for all, except for Nojoom.
Director:
Khadija Al-Salami
Writers:
Fuad Al-Qrize, Khadija Al-Salami
Awards:
1 win
Production:
N/A
Country:
Yemen, France, United Arab Emirates, United States, Sweden, Jordan
