“Wadjda” by Haifaa Al-Mansour (2012)

Movies directed by women

A year’s favorites

= First feature =

A simple story with a profound and multi-faceted message
A very exceptional insight on women’s life and expectations in Saudi Arabia

Cast: Waad Mohammed, Reem Abdullah, Abdullrahman Al Gohani
Director: Haifaa Al-Mansour
Writer: Haifaa Al-Mansour
Music by Max Richter
Cinematography by Lutz Reitemeier
Film Editing by Andreas Wodraschke