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Title:
Wadjda
Summary:
Wadjda, a fun-loving 10-year-old girl living in Saudi Arabia, has her heart set on a beautiful new bicycle. However, her mother won't allow it, fearing repercussions from a society that sees bicycles as dangerous to a girl's virtue. Determined to turn her dreams into reality and buy the bike on her own, Wadjda uncovers the contradictions and opportunities ingrained in her world. Hilarious, heartbreaking and inspiring all at once, this groundbreaking film has charmed critics and audiences all over the globe.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG, for thematic elements, brief mild language and smoking.
General Note:
Title from disc label.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.

Originally issued as part of a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

Special features: Commentary with writer/director Haifaa Al Mansour; The making of Wadjda; Director's Guild of America Q&A with Haifaa Al Mansour.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 97 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Geographic Term:
Publisher:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2014]
Award Note:
Winner: Best International Feature, Audience Award, Los Angeles Film Festival - Telluride Film Festival; Winner: Cinema for Peace Award, Interfilm Award, Venice Film Festival - Tribeca Film Festival.
Call Number:
DVD WADJDA
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