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Wadjda (2012)

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Wadjda (2012)

Overview

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Progressive

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Negative

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Progressive

Primary

The film is rated Left-Leaning (-1) because its central narrative champions female agency and individual freedom against restrictive patriarchal and conservative societal norms, aligning with progressive values.

The movie features an authentic Saudi Arabian cast, reflecting its cultural setting. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional patriarchal norms within its society, focusing on a young girl's struggle for independence and challenging gender-based restrictions.

Secondary

The film critiques the rigid, patriarchal interpretations and societal enforcement of Islamic rules in Saudi Arabia, which are shown to restrict women's freedom and agency. It highlights the oppressive impact of these norms on individuals, particularly Wadjda and her mother, without offering significant counterbalancing positive portrayals of these specific institutional or cultural applications.

Wadjda focuses on a young girl's ambition to buy a bicycle and her mother's challenges in Saudi society. The narrative explores themes of female empowerment, tradition, and societal constraints. There are no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted in the film's storyline.

The film 'Wadjda' focuses on the story of a young Saudi girl's quest to own a bicycle, exploring themes of female independence and societal restrictions. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes depicted within the narrative, leading to an assessment of N/A for its portrayal.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Wadjda is an original film, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.

Wadjda is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior established race for them to be swapped from.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.5
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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9.9
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8.1

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