Wadjda (2012)

I want you to be the happiest person in the world.

Wadjda (2012) poster

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Max Richter
Cinematography: Lutz Reitemeier
Editing: Andreas Wodraschke
Production: Razor Film Produktion, Highlook Communications Group, Rotana Film Production, Dubai Entertainment and Media Organization, Abu Dhabi Film Commission, ILB Investitionsbank desLandes Brandenburg
Country: Germany, Saudi Arabia
Language: العربية
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: ar

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

saudi arabia, independence, bicycle, growing up, woman director, child protagonist, mother daughter relationship

Trailer

Wadjda Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wadjda about?
An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.
Who directed Wadjda?
Wadjda was directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.
Who stars in Wadjda?
Wadjda stars Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed, Abdullrahman Algohani, Ahd Kamel, Sultan Al Assaf, Dana Abdullilah.
How long is Wadjda?
Wadjda has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Wadjda?
Wadjda is a Drama film.
How much did Wadjda gross?
Wadjda grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was Wadjda produced?
Wadjda was produced in Germany, Saudi Arabia.
What are the themes of Wadjda?
The themes of Wadjda include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.