Still from Wadjda — Wadjda (2012) — Haifaa al-MansourPhotographed by Lutz Reitemeier

Haifaa al-Mansour

Wadjda

Name: Wadjda
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012
Duration: 98 min

Das Mädchen Wadjda

Arabic / 2012 / 1h 38m

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Drama

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Synopsis

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

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Position 105

Credits

Crew

DirectorHaifaa al-Mansour

WriterHaifaa al-Mansour

CinematographerLutz Reitemeier

ComposerMax Richter

EditorAndreas Wodraschke

Cast

Reem Abdullahas Mother

Waad Mohammedas Wadjda

Abdullrahman Algohanias Abdullah

Ahd Kamelas Ms. Hussa

Sultan Al Assafas Father

Dana Abdullilahas Salma

Rehab Ahmedas Noura

Rafa Al Saneaas Fatima

Sara Aljaberas Leila

Noura Faisalas Abeer

Talal Loayas Abeer's Young Man

Sami Hazimas Abdullah's uncle

Mohammed Zahiras Iqbal - the driver

Nouf Saadas Koran Teacher

Faoziah Alyaaqopas Ms Jamilia