#wadjda

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Wadjda (2012) dir. Haifaa al-Mansour

Mustang (2015) dir. Deniz Gamze Ergüven

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It’s time for something new!

It’s time for

Movie Recommendation Mondays!

The first movie we recommend.

Wadjda

Written and Directed by Haifaa al-Mensour, a female Saudi director. A drama

Wadjda is just a 10 year old girl in Saudi Arabia who wants a bike. But it’s frowned upon by the community that a girl wants a bike.

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Wadjda

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actually what are y'alls favourite non-english-language films?

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my favorite films of 2023!! 🐛🧶🎭🎬📺🧃🥝🍏🍈🌱🌴⭐💚

One Day, You Will Reach the Sea ‘やがて海へと届く’ · dir. Ryutaro Nakagawa (2022)

Cría cuervos · dir. Carlos Saura (1976)

Stoker · dir. Park Chan-wook (2013)

Microhabitat ‘소공녀’ · dir. Jeon Go-woon (2017)

One Day, You Will Reach the Sea ‘やがて海へと届く’ · dir. Ryutaro Nakagawa (2022)

Fallen Angels ‘墮落天使’ · dir. Wong Kar-wai (1995)

Alba · dir. Ana Cristina Barragán (2016)

Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios · dir. Pedro Almodóvar (1988)

Wadjda ‘وجدة‎‎’ · dir. Haifaa al-Mansour (2012)

2046 · dir. Wong Kar-wai (2004)

But I’m a Cheerleader · dir. Jamie Babbit (1999)

Where Is the Friend’s House? ‘خانه‌ی دوست کجاست؟’ · dir. Abbas Kiarostami (1987)

One Million Yen Girl ‘百万円と苦虫女’ · dir. Yuki Tanada (2008)

The Recorder Exam ‘리코더 시험’ · dir. Kim Bora (2011)

Past Lives · dir. Celine Song (2023)

Verão Fantasma · dir. Matheus Marchetti (2022)

Raquel 1:1 · dir. Mariana Bastos (2022)

House ‘ハウス’ · dir. Nobuhiko Obayashi (1977)

Memento Mori ‘여고괴담 두번째 이야기’ · dir. Min Kyu-dong, Kim Tae-yong (1999)

Raquel 1:1 · dir. Mariana Bastos (2022)

Memento Mori ‘여고괴담 두번째 이야기’ · dir. Min Kyu-dong, Kim Tae-yong (1999)

C'è ancora domani · dir. Paola Cortellesi (2023)

Our Little Sister ‘海街diary’ · dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda (2015)

C'è ancora domani · dir. Paola Cortellesi (2023)

Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios · dir. Pedro Almodóvar (1988)

Past Lives · dir. Celine Song (2023)

and the series:

27. The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

28. Fragrance of the First Flower (2021)

29. A Vida pela Frente (2023)

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doing my homework ( @tomhardygirlblogger tagged me in a post) 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

last song i listened to: criminal by fiona apple 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

three ships: oh hmmmmm. 🫣 atm im thinking of natelektra arthureames spideytorch. also ricstar

currently reading: the dream thieves by maggie stiefvater and also kaleidoscopic odessa: history and place in contemporary ukraine by tanya richardson for an anthro class of mine

last movie: watched wadjda (2012) for my film class. it got to me i will say!

craving: so so many things 🥴 first and foremost SUMMER VACATION. but if we’re being fr then boba and also a burger

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Wadjda,Haifaa Al Mansour, 2012

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Mujeres y ciclismo en la época victoriana

Anduve buscando sobre ropa para andar en bici y me apareció de casualidad cómo se vestian las mujeres para andar en bicicleta allá por el 1800, con faldas y vestidos, porque obvio las mujeres tenian que andar atapadas y LAS MUERTES ocasionadas, además de la entrada a ropa más práctica para el deporte como un avance en la igualdad de género.

El articulo dice: Los periódicos de la era victoriana informaron (y tal vez sensacionalizaron) de mujeres ciclistas que morían debido a enormes faldas que se inflaban y oscurecían su vista, o vestidos que envolvían sus pedales. Una carta publicada en el Daily Press en 1896, por ejemplo, comentaba sobre la muerte de una ciclista: “Creo que fracasó porque no podía ver los pedales, ya que la falda ondeante los ocultaba de su vista y tenía que buscarlos a tientas. Si hubiera echado un vistazo momentáneo a su posición, habría tenido una buena oportunidad de salvar su vida”. 

En el artículo recién citado los periodistas decian:

'La mayoría de los accidentes de tráfico les ocurren a mujeres ciclistas, y debemos decir que, en nuestra opinión, a menos que una mujer posea un nervio extraordinario, y además sea una experta al volante, las calles de Londres no son un lugar para que ella se dedique a andar en bicicleta... Después de ir en bicicleta al pueblo todos los días, la escritora se siente convencida de que en muchos casos los padres tienen la culpa de permitir que las niñas viajen entre el tráfico.Probablemente la bicicleta haya sido comprada para la joven en su declaración a papá de que puede ir al trabajo y ahorrarse las tarifas. Sea como sea, muchas de las jóvenes con las que nos cruzamos de camino a la ciudad parecen bastante incapaces de sortear el tráfico, y sus padres, si tienen respeto por la vida y la integridad física, deberían insistir en que sus bicicletas se utilicen en el caminos rurales para la recreación solamente.'

Y bueno yo pensaba cómo estas criticas que se les hacian a las mujeres ciclistas son las mismas que les han hecho a las automovislistas. Y da la sensación que este cuestionamiento de la mujer y su capacidad para hacer tal o cual cosa... son de allá lejos en el tiempo pero sirve tambien pare presguntar por la actualidad porque en el mundo hasta hace poco hay/habian mujeres que no pueden andar en bici solo por ser mujer, porque se cuestiona su moralidad. Una vuelta ví una pelí Arabia Saudí llamada La bicicleta verde (Wadjda) de por allá 2012 de una nena que quiere una bicicleta para poder competir con su amigo en igualdad de condiciones, pero eso de tener una bicicleta siendo mujer esta/ba re mal visto allá pero bueno a pesar de eso ella pelea por consegui su bici. En términos de (no tan ) actualidad, recién en en 2013 se volvió legal para las mujeres saudíes poder andar en bicicleta, e incluso entonces, solo en ciertos espacios públicos, en presencia de un tutor masculino.

Y yo me acuerdo que como mujer y ciclista me re atravesó la historia porque me hizo acordar que yo cuando era chica si pude tener esa bici verde, nadie me cuestionó que yo pudiera andar en bici, parece algo tan naturalizado y algunas no han tenido esa posibilidad en su niñez.

Artículos:

How Cycling Clothing Opened Doors for Women

Cycling Accidents and 1890s Moral Panics

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May 2022: #LoveAAPI Movies Too

May is Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with a film you can get through us made by folks from every Asian country. Huge thanks to Sophie and Harry for refining this excellent list! If you'd like more films from each of these countries and/or more info about these movies, subscribe to our Patreon!

Afghanistan: Osama (2003, Drama, PG-13)

Armenia: The Color of Pomegranates (1969, Biographical Drama/Music, Unrated)

Azerbaijan: Burnt by the Sun (1994, Drama/War, R)

Bahrain: The Barrier (1990, Drama, Unrated)

Bangladesh: Sincerely Yours, Dhaka (2018, Anthology/Drama, Unrated)

Bhutan: Travelers and Magicians (2003, Drama/Adventure, Unrated)

Brunei: Yasmine (2014, Teen Drama/Martial Arts, Unrated)

Cambodia: Rice People (1994, Drama, Unrated)

China: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978, Action, R)

Cyprus: Boy on the Bridge (2016, Drama, Unrated)

East Timor: Beatriz’s War (2013, Historical Drama, Unrated)

Georgia: In Bloom (2013, Drama/Coming-Of-Age, Unrated)

India: Lootera (2013, Romance/Drama, Unrated)

Indonesia: Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts (2017, Thriller, Unrated)

Iran: The Wind Will Carry Us (1999, Drama, Unrated)

Iraq: Son of Babylon (2009, Drama, Unrated)

Israel: The Syrian Bride (2004, Drama, Unrated)

Japan: Departures (2008, Drama/Music, PG-13)

Jordan: Theeb (2014, Drama/Historical, Unrated)

Kazakhstan: Kaïrat (1992, Drama, Unrated)

Kuwait: The Message (1976, Drama/Epic, PG)

Kyrgyzstan: The Adopted Son (1998, Drama, Unrated)

Laos: The Long Walk (2019, Drama/Sci-fi, Unrated)

Lebanon: The Insult (2017, Drama, R)

Malaysia: I Don’t Want To Sleep Alone (2006, Drama/Romance, Unrated)

Maldives: Faree (2021, Drama, Unrated)

Mongolia: The Cave of the Yellow Dog (2005, Drama/Family, G)

Myanmar: The Road to Mandalay (2016, Drama/Romance, Unrated)

Nepal: White Sun (2016, Drama/Adventure, Unrated)

North Korea: The Other Side of the Mountain (2012, War Drama/Romance, Unrated)

Oman: The Dawn (Al-Boom) (2006, Drama, Unrated)

Pakistan: Moor (2015, Drama, Unrated)

Palestine: Chronicle of a Disappearance (1996, Drama/Experimental, Unrated)

The Philippines: Barber’s Tales (2013, Historical Drama, Unrated)

Qatar: Clockwise (2010, Adventure/Drama, Unrated)

Russia: Dersu Uzala (1975, Adventure/Drama, G)

Saudi Arabia: Wadjda (2012, Drama/Coming-Of-Age, PG)

Singapore: Shirkers (2018, Documentary, Unrated)

South Korea: The Host (2006, Horror/Drama, R)

Sri Lanka: Death on a Full Moon Day (1997, Drama, Unrated)

Syria: For Sama (2019, Documentary, Unrated)

Taiwan: A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Drama/Romance, Unrated)

Tajikistan: Luna Papa (1999, Comedy/Drama, Unrated)

Thailand: Cemetery of Splendor (2015, Drama/Fantasy, Unrated)

Turkey: Mustang (2015, Drama, PG-13)

Turkmenistan: The Daughter-in-Law (1972, Drama, Unrated)

United Arab Emirates: 10 Days Before the Wedding (2018, Drama/Romance, Unrated)

Uzbekistan: 2000 Songs of Farida (2020, Drama, Unrated)

Vietnam: Goodbye Mother (2019, Romance/Drama, Unrated)

Yemen: 10 Days Before the Wedding (2018, Drama, Unrated)

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A film by Haifaa Al Mansour, trailblazing filmmaker of WADJDA.

When Maryam, a hardworking young doctor in a small-town clinic, is prevented from flying to Dubai for a conference without a male guardian’s approval, she seeks help from a politically connected cousin but inadvertently registers as a candidate for the municipal council. Maryam sees the election as a way to fix the muddy road in front of her clinic, but her campaign slowly garners broader appeal.

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My review of Wadjda on Letterboxd

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Middle Eastern Film Treasures

Middle Eastern Film Treasures: What to Watch on OTT

In the realm of cinema, the Middle East has woven tales that are as diverse as its landscapes and cultures. From gripping dramas to heartwarming stories of family and friendship, Middle Eastern cinema has a treasure trove of cinematic gems. With the advent of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, these films have found a global audience. In this blog, we’ll take you on a journey through some of the best Middle Eastern movies available on OTT, showcasing the emotional richness and cultural tapestry of the region.

1. “Theeb” (2014)

This Jordanian coming-of-age drama is set against the backdrop of the Arabian Desert during World War I. It follows the young Bedouin boy Theeb, who embarks on a perilous journey with a British soldier. The film beautifully captures the vastness and harsh beauty of the desert while exploring themes of survival and brotherhood.

2. “Caramel” (2007)

From Lebanon comes this heartwarming and bittersweet tale of five women who work in a beauty salon in Beirut. Each woman has her unique struggles and dreams, and the film delicately weaves together their stories. “Caramel” offers a glimpse into the lives of these women, their friendships, and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing city.

3. “A Separation” (2011)

This Iranian masterpiece directed by Asghar Farhadi delves into the complexities of a deteriorating marriage. When a husband and wife seek a divorce, a series of events unfolds that not only tests their relationship but also explores themes of truth, ethics, and societal pressures. “A Separation” is a deeply moving and thought-provoking drama.

4. “The Insult” (2017)

From Lebanon, “The Insult” is a courtroom drama that explores the consequences of a minor dispute that escalates into a nationwide controversy. The film tackles issues of identity, prejudice, and the power of words. It’s a gripping narrative that reflects the tensions and divisions within Lebanese society.

5. “Wadjda” (2012)

Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour, “Wadjda” is a groundbreaking film from Saudi Arabia. It tells the story of a young girl named Wadjda who dreams of owning a bicycle, even though it’s considered taboo for girls in her culture. The film offers a charming and poignant look at gender norms and the determination of a spirited young girl.

6. “The Salesman” (2016)

Another gem from Asghar Farhadi, this Iranian drama revolves around a couple whose life takes an unexpected turn when they move into a new apartment. The film masterfully explores themes of trauma, revenge, and forgiveness while keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

7. “Omar” (2013)

From Palestine, “Omar” is a gripping thriller that follows the life of a young baker who becomes embroiled in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The film skillfully navigates the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, making it a powerful commentary on the enduring conflict.

8. “Barakah Meets Barakah” (2016)

This Saudi romantic comedy offers a delightful exploration of love in a society bound by tradition and protocol. It follows the budding romance between a young couple from different social backgrounds, offering a humorous take on the challenges they face.

9. “Capernaum” (2018)

This Lebanese drama tells the story of Zain, a young boy who sues his parents for giving him life in a world of poverty and hardship. “Capernaum” is a raw and emotionally charged film that sheds light on the plight of marginalized children in Lebanon.

10. “The Nile Hilton Incident” (2017)

Set in Cairo, Egypt, this crime thriller follows a detective as he investigates the murder of a singer in a luxury hotel. The film provides a gritty portrayal of corruption and political turmoil in Egypt while delivering a suspenseful narrative.

Conclusion

The Middle East has gifted the world with a rich tapestry of films that offer diverse perspectives and emotional depth. These Middle Eastern movie treasures, available on various OTT platforms, provide viewers with a window into the culture, history, and human experiences of the region. So, the next time you’re wondering “what to watch on OTT,” consider exploring these cinematic gems from the Middle East for a truly enriching experience.

5 Unique FAQs After The Conclusion

Can I watch these Middle Eastern films with subtitles? Yes, many OTT platforms offer subtitles, making these films accessible to a global audience.

Are there other notable Middle Eastern films not mentioned in the blog? Absolutely! The Middle East has a vast cinematic landscape with many more exceptional films to discover.

Do Middle Eastern films only focus on serious topics? No, Middle Eastern cinema covers a wide range of genres, from drama to comedy and romance.

What cultural insights can I gain from watching these films? These films offer insights into Middle Eastern culture, traditions, and societal issues.

Are Middle Eastern films suitable for family viewing? Some films are family-friendly, while others may contain mature themes. It’s advisable to check the film’s rating and content before viewing with family.

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The now US-based Al Mansour returned to Saudi this week – having finished shooting the Netflix series Florida Man in North Carolina – to be feted with an honorary award at the inaugural edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival. She has been one of the stars of the festival, talking the red carpet on opening night and hosting a screening of Wadjda and a talk about her groundbreaking career so far.

“Never take no for an answer,” says groundbreaking Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al Mansour

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The Green Bicycle • Review

Reading Challenge 2023: Read Around the WorldAbril Country: Saudi Arabia. The Green Bicycle by Haifa al-Mansour REVIEW I liked Wadjda, she lives in a country where women don’t have it easy, she’s always getting into trouble, for what seemed like little things to us, for example: because her veil falls off, because of her sales at school, for hanging out with boys, for being late or for not…

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2023 88 18-mar-23 O Sonho de Wadjda

Wadjda Arabia Saudita 2012 CC 21 Oscar 65,9