# Wadjda (2012)

> A spirited Riyadh schoolgirl schemes to buy a bicycle, turning an ordinary childhood wish into a quietly radical stand for autonomy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/83385

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
- Cast: Reem Abdullah, Waad Mohammed, Abdullrahman Algohani, Ahd Kamel, Sultan Al Assaf, Dana Abdullilah, Rehab Ahmed, Rafa Al Sanea
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2258858/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, hopeful, thoughtful movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A young girl's determination to break free from societal constraints leads her on an inspiring journey of self-discovery.

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