'' I Am Nojoom , Age 10 and Divorced '' is a 2014 Yemeni drama film directed by Khadija al-Salami . It was selected as the Yemeni entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards , the first time that Yemen had submitted a film for consideration . However , it was not nominated . The film is based on the story of Nujood Ali , who sought divorce from her abusive husband at age 10
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
I Am Nojoom, Age 10 and Divorced