Wadjda. [videorecording (BD)]
Wadjda. [videorecording (BD)]
Publication Date
:
2012
Physical Description
:
1 blu-ray disc (97 min.)
Subject Term
:
Coming of age -- Drama.
Foreign films.
Comedy films.
Arabic drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre
:
Feature films.
Additional Contributors
:
Abdullah, Reem.
Performer
:
Reem Abdullah.
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, Wadjida uncovers the contradictions and opportunities ingrained in her world. Hilarious, heartbreaking and inspiring all at once, this groundbreaking film has charmed critics and audiences all over the globe.
Language
:
Arabic
General Note
:
Must be played on a Blu-ray Disc Player.
Rated PG.
Language Note
:
Language: Arabic or (dubbed) French (PAR.) ; Subtitles: English, English (SDH) or French.
| Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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| St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult Fic Blu-ray Disc Multilingual | Adult Fiction Blu-Ray Disc Multilingual | ARA FIC WAD | Checked In |