The Wedding Singer's Daughter (2018)

The Wedding Singer's Daughter (2018) poster

It's nighttime in 1980s Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Glittery and glamorous heels climb out of cars. Women shrouded in traditional black abayas make their way into a wedding hall. There, they reveal what's underneath: dazzling dresses and wild hair. Their true selves set free, unseen by male gaze. There are strict segregation rules in Saudi weddings. All eyes and ears are on the wedding singer, until the electricity cuts out suddenly. "This is the worst wedding singer ever," guests mutter, condescendingly. Will the young daughter manage to save her mother's dignity?

Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jordan Satta
Cinematography: Alar Kivilo
Editing: Paul Martinez
Production: Miu Miu
Country: United States of America, Italy
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds

Keywords

saudi arabia, gender roles, mother daughter relationship

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wedding Singer's Daughter about?
It's nighttime in 1980s Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Glittery and glamorous heels climb out of cars. Women shrouded in traditional black abayas make their way into a wedding hall. There, they reveal what's underneath: dazzling dresses and wild hair. Their true selves set free, unseen by male gaze. There are strict segregation rules in Saudi weddings. All eyes and ears are on the wedding singer, until the electricity cuts out suddenly. "This is the worst wedding singer ever," guests mutter, condescendingly. Will the young daughter manage to save her mother's dignity?
Who directed The Wedding Singer's Daughter?
The Wedding Singer's Daughter was directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.
Who stars in The Wedding Singer's Daughter?
The Wedding Singer's Daughter stars Haylie Niemann, Rotana Tarabzouni, Adam Niemann, Arsi Nami, Bijan Ali.
How long is The Wedding Singer's Daughter?
The Wedding Singer's Daughter has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Wedding Singer's Daughter?
The Wedding Singer's Daughter is a Drama film.
Where was The Wedding Singer's Daughter produced?
The Wedding Singer's Daughter was produced in United States of America, Italy.
What are the themes of The Wedding Singer's Daughter?
The themes of The Wedding Singer's Daughter include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.