Review of Wadjda (2012) by Gavin S — 17 Aug 2014

A great insight into the life of women in Saudi Arabia.

This review of Wadjda (2012) was written by Gavin S on 17 Aug 2014.

Wadjda has generally received very positive reviews.

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Review of Wadjda (2012) by Gavin S — 17 Aug 2014

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First saudi film shot in saudi arabia about saudi woman. is this convincible enough…

Impressive insight into a microcosm of ordinary Saudi life that's very well shot and acted…

I wish if I could give this excellent piece of work more than five stars***…

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I loved this sweet, sad, groundbreaking movie shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, and I loved its young female star. This movie was a treat…

Wadjda is not only a surprising milestone for being the first film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and made by a female director, but is above…

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