Wadjda is the first feature film from Saudi Arabia to be directed by a woman. Despite receiving support from the royal family, filming was very difficult for the German-Saudi film team. Nevertheless, the resulting film both tells a touching story and is a delicately nuanced critique of Saudi society. Jannis Hagmann watched the film
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By Kristy Puchko
2021-01-01 04:00:00 -0800
Want a movie you can really sink your teeth into? Look no farther than Netflix s drama library, in which a wealth of terrific titles in film and TV await you. Whether you re craving poignant period pieces, tender tearjerkers, unique crime narratives, acclaimed coming-of-age tales, or a curious case of a dismembered hand on a mission, we ve got you covered.Â