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Wadjda, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Razor Film in co-production with High Look Group and Rotana Studios, in cooperation with Norddeutscher Rundfunk and Bayerischer Rundfunk ; produced by Roman Paul, Gerhard Meixner ; written and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour

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MPAA rating: PG, for thematic elements, brief mild language and smoking

Wadjda

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a Sony Pictures Classics release ; Razor Film in co-production with High Look Group and Rotana Studios, in cooperation with Norddeutscher Rundfunk and Bayerischer Rundfunk ; produced by Roman Paul, Gerhard Meixner ; written and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour

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"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, Wadjda 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."--Back of container"Wadjda est une jeune fille saoudienne de douze ans. Elle vient d'un milieu conservateur. Cependant, Wadjda écoute de la musique rock, porte des Converse et des jeans. Mais un jour, sa vie change alors qu' elle aperçoit un vélo. Malgré l'interdiction faite aux femmes d'avoir un vélo, elle s'inscrit au concours de récitations coraniques de son école pour obtenir le premier prix : elle aura ainsi, la somme tant espérée pour acheter le vélo et faire la course avec son ami Abdallah

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Wajdah