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By Anthony Quinn (478) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 10 Dec 2013

In the title role Mohammed makes a sweet scamp, wry and watchful, always chancing her arm even as she senses trouble ahead -- which is, in…

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By Hannah Mcgill (136) for Sight and Sound (827) on 10 Dec 2013

Haifaa al Mansour's debut merits recognition for its fresh-feeling take on the trope whereby the travails of a child protagonist mirror those…

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By Rebecca Jacobson (9) for Willamette Week (516) on 10 Dec 2013

On the most basic level, Wadjda is a wonderful piece of filmmaking…

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By Anand C (3) on 07 Dec 2013

As an Iranian, this movie reminded me of all those ridiculous beliefs that confined me in my childhood…

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By Abdulaziz A (151) on 06 Dec 2013

Finaly My countrie proudly present this real film, professional narrative style ,messege is strongly delivered ,beautifully done…

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By Donald J. Levit (489) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 05 Dec 2013

Free from ranting or raving, this quiet celebration of joy of the spirit is one first step towards righting centuries of repressive wrong…

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By Nick O (721) on 04 Dec 2013

It's unfortunately been-there-done-that for foreign movies of a certain kind -- with the aim of using a simple narrative as showcase to the…

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By Mohammed M (70) on 04 Dec 2013

It's unfortunately been-there-done-that for foreign movies of a certain kind -- with the aim of using a simple narrative as showcase to the…

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By Omecihuatl F (7) on 30 Nov 2013

Tremendous. A glimpse into a different reality, no frills, no righteous scream - just normal everyday living, surprisingly empowering…

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By Teena S (2) on 24 Nov 2013

I absolutely adored this movie…

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By Bryan M (443) on 24 Nov 2013

Lovely film about one girl's gentle defiance of her country's traditional placement of women in society…

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By Juan David C (58) on 23 Nov 2013

Brilliant storytelling, cinematography and acting…

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By Shahar T (33) on 18 Nov 2013

A tiny movie with a big subtext, Wadjda succeed to not falling to manipulative movie with a simply and realistic story and great little lead…

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By Andres V (550) on 16 Nov 2013

Simple, sencilla, sosa, como la mayoría de cine de medio oriente que nos llega…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 15 Nov 2013

You forget that women's voices shouldn't be heard by men outside,' a teacher says near the start of the film, in an early indicator that the…

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By Arturo Z (9) on 14 Nov 2013

This is the first feature to come from Saudi Arabia that is not only a commercial success & critical success but a triumph for a female filmmaker…

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By Chad S (385) on 07 Nov 2013

An enjoyable & important first film by a female director from Riadh, Saudi Arabia…

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By Saurabh K (18) on 06 Nov 2013

This film manages to break the mold…

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By Eric B (2,026) on 06 Nov 2013

This movie is a feat because it was made by a woman in Saudi Arabia, a first! Movie is raw, touching and displays how different things are…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 06 Nov 2013

This film manages to break the mold…

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