Arab women directors' cycle.
Directed by Haifaa al Mansour. Saudi Arabia, 2012, 92 minutes.
Tuesday, 4 March. 8.30 p.m.
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
With the double merit of being the first production shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first to be directed by a woman, The green bicycle tells the story of Wadjda, who, at the age of 10, is confronted with a society so traditional that certain things, such as riding a bicycle, are totally forbidden to him.
CinemAvvenire' Award at the Venice Film Festival 2012.
Norwegian Peace Film Award at the Tromsø Film Festival (Norway) 2013.
Dioraphte Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2013.
Audience Award at the Los Angeles and Göteborg Film Festivals 2013.
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