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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release2012

Runtime1h 38m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$6,499,169

Production

Razor Film Produktion

Highlook Communications Group

Rotana Film Production

Dubai Entertainment and Media Organization

Abu Dhabi Film Commission

ILB Investitionsbank desLandes Brandenburg

Movie

Wadjda

2012

1h 38m

7.2

Drama

Synopsis

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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