International film continues with "Wadjda" March 26

March 20, 2015

WADJDA (2012)
Thursday, March 26

Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: S29
Wadjda is a Saudi Arabian–German film, written and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour. It was the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director. The film recounts the story of a young girl who dreams of owning and riding a bicycle in a world where only boys are deemed able to engage in such practices. The film was nominated for numerous international awards and won best film at the Dubai International film festival.