description Wadjda Overview
Wadjda is a 2012 Saudi Arabian drama directed by Haifaa al-Mansour. The film marked the first feature-length work by a female director from Saudi Arabia and was filmed entirely within the country. It received recognition at international film festivals, including a BAFTA nomination for Best Foreign Film.
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info Wadjda Specifications
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Year | 2012 |
help Wadjda FAQ
Why is Wadjda important in Saudi film history?
Wadjda is widely noted as the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature directed by a Saudi woman, Haifaa al-Mansour. It premiered internationally in 2012 and became a major landmark for Saudi cinema.
What does the green bicycle mean in Wadjda?
The bicycle is Wadjda's concrete symbol of freedom, because she wants to race her friend Abdullah even though girls riding bikes is treated as improper in her environment. The story makes that small purchase feel like a direct challenge to everyday social limits.
Is Wadjda based on a true story?
Wadjda is not a documentary, but Haifaa al-Mansour has said the story draws on real social restrictions and everyday experiences in Saudi Arabia. Its school, home, and street scenes are grounded in a recognizable Riyadh setting rather than fantasy.
Who plays Wadjda and her mother?
Waad Mohammed plays Wadjda, the schoolgirl trying to buy the bicycle. Reem Abdullah plays her mother, whose own marriage pressures run alongside Wadjda's story.
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