Occasionally, we select a film from Eden Court Cinema's main programme which is appropriate to our seasonal theme, to give members an opportunity to see the film together and discuss it afterwards. This first film from a Saudi woman director is central to our Women Directors season theme, so do try to see it. (Normal infifa members' discount will be available for this screening)

Ten year old Wadjda’s wish is to buy her own bicycle but her mother forbids it as she is afraid of the consequences they would face in a society where girls don’t ride bikes and adult women are not permitted to drive. The first film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first to be directed by a woman, Wadjda is both a hearfelt coming-of-age story and a critique of Saudi culture.

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