Wadjda (2012)
Written and directed
by Haiffa al-Mansour this film stars Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed and
Ahd Kamel. An 11 year old girl growing up in Saudi Arabia wants a
bicycle, something considered taboo for girls.
This film gives a rare
insight into the lives of women in Saudi Arabia as well as the clash
between younger generations and traditional values. There are many
coming of age dramas out there and this is a good entry into the
genre that fits in with the neorealist style. No doubt filming in
Saudi Arabia was difficult given the legal situation but it adds a
layer of authenticity to the film that we have probably not had
before.
4/5
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