Saudi women drivers, “Roma’s” leading actress and lightsaber competitions in France
A tourist poses for a photo in front of the house where the movie “Roma” was filmed, at Tepeji street in Roma neighborhood, in Mexico City, Mexico, on Jan. 31, 2019. The movie is up for 10 Academy Awards.
We kick off our series on the changing culture in Saudi Arabia, seen through the eyes of women. Also, the star of the Oscar-nominated film “Roma.” Plus, dust off your lightsabers! The French Fencing Federation has officially recognized “lightsabers” as a competition category.
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