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# Wadjda [DVD] [2012]

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A rebellious Saudi Arabian girl hatches a plan to get her hands on the bicycle she craves in this coming-of-age story from first time director Haifaa Al-Mansour. Living within a conservative suburb of Riyadh, fun-loving eleven-year-old Wadjda (Waad Mohammed) has her heart set on a green bicycle so that she can beat the boys in their neighbourhood races. But when her mother (Reem Abdullah) forbids it, anticipating a reaction from a society that disapproves of women riding bicycles, an enterprising Wadjda decides to raise the money herself by entering a local Qur'an-reading competition that offers a cash prize.

Review: Mobility, multidimensional, in “The Magic Kingdom”… - …where some dreams can still come true. Haifaa al-Mansour is from a town in the Saudi heartland, Al Zulfi. The town was the site of the Battle of Sabilla, in 1929, when Ibn Saud decisively crushed the forces of the Ikhwan. But it is the setting of Zulfi that I most remember, one of the loveliest in all Saudi Arabia, with the green oasis set against the mountains and the sands of the Al-Dahna, the strip of desert that connects the Nafud desert with the Rub Al-Khali. And I’d like to think that this beautiful setting inspired Ms. Al-Mansour to become Saudi Arabia’s first and most prominent female film director. “Wadjda” is her first feature length movie, released in 2013. It involves the straightforward aspirations of a 10-year old girl: if boys can ride and own bikes, then, why can’t I? Most places in the world this aspiration is readily fulfilled, but this is Saudi Arabia, where women (famously) cannot drive a car. And this is also a very real portion of Saudi Arabia not often featured in the media: the 10-year old girl, Wadjda, is from a lower middle-class family – hardly poor and deprived – but also where 800 SR (approximately $225), the purchase price for the bike, is not readily available. Men are deep in the background, playing supporting roles. The three principle characters are all women, with Wadjda being played by Waad Mohammed, her mother is played by Reem Abdullah, and the school principal, Ms. Hussa, played by Adh Kamel. In terms of “mobility,” it is important to realize that as recently as 2003, Saudi women were not allowed to appear in popular Saudi programs such as “Tash ma Tash.” They had to import Jordanian, Egyptian or Bahraini women for the female roles. Reem Abdullah is a Saudi, who commenced her career on “Tash ma Tash” in 2007. Adh Kamel is from Jeddah, the more liberal town in the Kingdom, and thus without the Nadji background, and was still able to play the evil school principal – the “enforcer” of morality – brilliantly. Kudos. The movie is filmed in Riyadh, a city whose population has grown at least 20 times in a single lifetime. But its “signature” skyscrapers, nor any other prominent feature, are ever shown. Rather, it is filmed in one of the endless non-descript neighborhoods in the suburban sprawl, where construction is still much in evidence. Aside from Wadjda’s central aspiration, other issues that are reflective of Saudi women’s concerns are included: will my husband take a second wife, particularly if I cannot produce a boy?; the hassles with drivers; should I take a job (like in a hospital) where I will have to interact with males that I am not related to?; youthful, arranged marriages; and lesbianism. Wadjda realizes that the only way she will be able to obtain the money for her bike is to join the Religious Club, participate in the Koran memorization contest, and win the top prize of 1000 SR. The movie makes it clear that at the beginning Wadjda knew very little about the Koran. In the finals, the evil school principal, whose heart may be softening a bit towards her “convert,” chose, ironically Verse 7 of the Sur’at al-Bakara for the recitation. “Great is the penalty they will incur…” in reference to those who falsely claim their allegiance to Allah. Al-Mansour also adds a nice touch by including the suggestion that the principal, Ms. Hussa might be less than pure herself, and even “getting a little on the side.” And the music is so well-done by Max Richter. The major problem I had with the film: where are all the cars?! Riyadh is one of the least bike-friendly cities on earth. I should know. I love to ride a bike. About two decades ago I, along with a small group of Western guys, would attempt bike rides early on Friday mornings, when the traffic is the least. That lasted about a month. We concluded it was simply too dangerous. Just too many “crazy drivers” out there. And that was not well-depicted in the film. Personally, I’d be on the side of squashing Wadjda’s aspiration, not because she is female, but because no one, male or female, for their safety, should be riding a bike in Riyadh! Still, “with a suspension of disbelief on the safety issue,” this is a great, 5-star, well-produced, Saudi film… and I would love a comment that would indicate I have not kept up with modern times, and there are now specially dedicated bike routes – well separated from motorized vehicles -that can be used in Riyadh, by both sexes!
Review: Wadjda -- a delightful and insightful film about a girl in Saudi Arabia - This was a wonderful film about a girl in Saudi Arabia trying to exert her own identity within the constraints of her culture and religion. One of the things I loved about this film is that it was not preachy about the rights or wrongs about a religion -- it was a story of a girl and it was told without being judgmental. Wadjda could have been a girl anywhere in the world and her story could have been any girl's story about testing the boundaries, being confused about constraints because of gender, and feeling all the joys and frustrations that come with finding your place in the world. There was just enough humor and heartfelt emotion to make this a great movie, and it is even more amazing that the entire film was shot in Saudi Arabia. I loved this girl and found myself cheering her on as I would cheer on all girls who don't quit fit the gender-based roles all cultures have for girls in one form or another (or boys for that matter). There are so many women and girls all around the world who will easily identify with Wadjda.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 592 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Language | Arabic |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 37 minutes |

## Product Details

- **Format:** PAL
- **Language:** Arabic
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 37 minutes
- **Color:** Color
- **Number Of Discs:** 1

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mobility, multidimensional, in “The Magic Kingdom”…
*by J***I on September 25, 2017*

…where some dreams can still come true. Haifaa al-Mansour is from a town in the Saudi heartland, Al Zulfi. The town was the site of the Battle of Sabilla, in 1929, when Ibn Saud decisively crushed the forces of the Ikhwan. But it is the setting of Zulfi that I most remember, one of the loveliest in all Saudi Arabia, with the green oasis set against the mountains and the sands of the Al-Dahna, the strip of desert that connects the Nafud desert with the Rub Al-Khali. And I’d like to think that this beautiful setting inspired Ms. Al-Mansour to become Saudi Arabia’s first and most prominent female film director. “Wadjda” is her first feature length movie, released in 2013. It involves the straightforward aspirations of a 10-year old girl: if boys can ride and own bikes, then, why can’t I? Most places in the world this aspiration is readily fulfilled, but this is Saudi Arabia, where women (famously) cannot drive a car. And this is also a very real portion of Saudi Arabia not often featured in the media: the 10-year old girl, Wadjda, is from a lower middle-class family – hardly poor and deprived – but also where 800 SR (approximately $225), the purchase price for the bike, is not readily available. Men are deep in the background, playing supporting roles. The three principle characters are all women, with Wadjda being played by Waad Mohammed, her mother is played by Reem Abdullah, and the school principal, Ms. Hussa, played by Adh Kamel. In terms of “mobility,” it is important to realize that as recently as 2003, Saudi women were not allowed to appear in popular Saudi programs such as “Tash ma Tash.” They had to import Jordanian, Egyptian or Bahraini women for the female roles. Reem Abdullah is a Saudi, who commenced her career on “Tash ma Tash” in 2007. Adh Kamel is from Jeddah, the more liberal town in the Kingdom, and thus without the Nadji background, and was still able to play the evil school principal – the “enforcer” of morality – brilliantly. Kudos. The movie is filmed in Riyadh, a city whose population has grown at least 20 times in a single lifetime. But its “signature” skyscrapers, nor any other prominent feature, are ever shown. Rather, it is filmed in one of the endless non-descript neighborhoods in the suburban sprawl, where construction is still much in evidence. Aside from Wadjda’s central aspiration, other issues that are reflective of Saudi women’s concerns are included: will my husband take a second wife, particularly if I cannot produce a boy?; the hassles with drivers; should I take a job (like in a hospital) where I will have to interact with males that I am not related to?; youthful, arranged marriages; and lesbianism. Wadjda realizes that the only way she will be able to obtain the money for her bike is to join the Religious Club, participate in the Koran memorization contest, and win the top prize of 1000 SR. The movie makes it clear that at the beginning Wadjda knew very little about the Koran. In the finals, the evil school principal, whose heart may be softening a bit towards her “convert,” chose, ironically Verse 7 of the Sur’at al-Bakara for the recitation. “Great is the penalty they will incur…” in reference to those who falsely claim their allegiance to Allah. Al-Mansour also adds a nice touch by including the suggestion that the principal, Ms. Hussa might be less than pure herself, and even “getting a little on the side.” And the music is so well-done by Max Richter. The major problem I had with the film: where are all the cars?! Riyadh is one of the least bike-friendly cities on earth. I should know. I love to ride a bike. About two decades ago I, along with a small group of Western guys, would attempt bike rides early on Friday mornings, when the traffic is the least. That lasted about a month. We concluded it was simply too dangerous. Just too many “crazy drivers” out there. And that was not well-depicted in the film. Personally, I’d be on the side of squashing Wadjda’s aspiration, not because she is female, but because no one, male or female, for their safety, should be riding a bike in Riyadh! Still, “with a suspension of disbelief on the safety issue,” this is a great, 5-star, well-produced, Saudi film… and I would love a comment that would indicate I have not kept up with modern times, and there are now specially dedicated bike routes – well separated from motorized vehicles -that can be used in Riyadh, by both sexes!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wadjda -- a delightful and insightful film about a girl in Saudi Arabia
*by C***L on March 22, 2014*

This was a wonderful film about a girl in Saudi Arabia trying to exert her own identity within the constraints of her culture and religion. One of the things I loved about this film is that it was not preachy about the rights or wrongs about a religion -- it was a story of a girl and it was told without being judgmental. Wadjda could have been a girl anywhere in the world and her story could have been any girl's story about testing the boundaries, being confused about constraints because of gender, and feeling all the joys and frustrations that come with finding your place in the world. There was just enough humor and heartfelt emotion to make this a great movie, and it is even more amazing that the entire film was shot in Saudi Arabia. I loved this girl and found myself cheering her on as I would cheer on all girls who don't quit fit the gender-based roles all cultures have for girls in one form or another (or boys for that matter). There are so many women and girls all around the world who will easily identify with Wadjda.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it. Rare film that tells the story about a young girl living in Saudi Arabia.
*by P***. on May 21, 2015*

This movie was at the Indie theaters for what seemed like about two weeks where we saw it and loved it. It was a "Wow!" for us. It tells the story of a young 10 yr. old Saudi girl who wants to own and ride a bicycle. She longs to have more freedom, but she lives very much in her home culture. The film does not draw conclusions for you or judge the culture, but offers some views of women in Saudi life that are rarely seen, The young actress did such a fine job with this role. This story was beautifully written and filmed by a woman director in Saudi Arabia, which is worthy of its' own story. Loved it.

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