Multi-Cultural Film Fest – Day 2 – Wadjda

Celebrating our shared human experiences through global stories.

Wadjda – (Saudi Arabia) a spirited 10-year-old girl named Wadjda dreams of owning a bicycle in a society where it’s considered inappropriate for girls to ride. Determined to make her dream come true, she enters a Quran recitation competition to win enough money to buy the bike, challenging social norms along the way. This groundbreaking film, directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, is celebrated as the first feature shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and by a female director.