Movie Description
What Walaa Wants
(2018)Overview
Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in. But her own rebellious behavior and a complicated relationship with her mother are a challenge, as are the circumstances under which she lives. Following Walaa from 15 to 21, this first-ever look inside the Palestinian police academy brings us the story of a young woman navigating formidable obstacles, learning which rules to break and follow, and disproving the negative predictions from her surroundings and the world at large.
Featured Crew
- Director : Christy Garland
- Producer : Anne Köhncke,Matt Code,Christy Garland,Justine Pimlott
- Writer : Christy Garland
- Editor : Michael Aaglund,Graeme Ring
- Cast : Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji,Latifa Abu Draa,Mohammad Tanji,Samia Khaled Tanji,Noaam Tanji
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Original TitleWhat Walaa Wants
Status Released
Release Information
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2018-02-17
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 29m
Production CompaniesWildling Pictures,ONF | NFB,Final Cut for Real
Genres
- Documentary