30 Mar 2015

CYCLING TO FREEDOM


Position of the women in the Arabic world is a fascinating subject that isn’t adequately exploited inside the potentials that cinematography offers. Story about the little girl attending the harsh medressa is equally horrifying and entertaining. Main merits for that go to the young Waad Mohammed that plays charismatic Wadjda and all of her charms and wits on the big screen.

Script and camera belong to the first female cinematographer in Saudi Arabia, Haifaa Al-Mansour, which is a big milestone itself. Production mainly originates from abroad, which was clearly a must when it comes to seeing the light of the day for ”Wadjda” makers.

”Wadjda” has my warm recommendation for the true quality ”family drama” in every sense of the word.


WADJDA – 7/10


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