As we previously reported, Haifaa Al-Mansour’s Wadjda (the first woman from Saudi Arabia to direct a feature) was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. Wadjda follows a 10 year old girl, who challenges Saudi traditions in order to get what she really wants — a bike. It will be released in 2013.

Trailer Watch: Wadjda — Directed and Written by Haifaa Al-Mansour
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