Blu-ray
Wadjda
Call Number
- BLU-RAY FOREIGN (CEN)
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Languages
Arabic, French or English dialogue; English or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Reem Abdullah, Abdullrahman Al Gohani, Waad Mohammed.
Publication Information
Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2014]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG; for thematic elements, brief mild language and smoking.
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.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.
Special features: commentary with writer/director Haifaa al-Mansour ; The making of Wadjda ; Directors Guild of America Q&A with Haifaa al-Mansour.