Haifaa al-Mansour is a Saudi Arabian filmmaker and screenwriter, known for being the first woman to direct a feature film in Saudi Arabia. She gained international recognition for her film Wadjda, which tells the story of a young girl who dreams of owning a bicycle in a conservative society. Al-Mansour's work often explores themes of gender and social issues within the context of Saudi culture. In addition to Wadjda, she has directed other films and television series, contributing to the growing visibility of women in the film industry in the Middle East.