Saudi Runaway
Year: 2020
Country:
SWITZERLAND
Language:
Arab
Run Time:
88 minutes
In the city of Jeddah, 26-year-old Muna feels stifled by the strict laws and customs controlling the women of her country—customs that force her to live a life regulated by her father, whose authority will soon be transferred to her future husband. With her fiancé promising to uphold the same traditions, the fear of her impending arranged marriage drives Muna to plan an escape. SAUDI RUNAWAY captures a heralding journey of a woman’s defiant rebuke, taking a look behind the burqa with rare and raw glimpses into the restrictive societal and domestic life of Saudi Arabian women. Primarily shot on a cell phone, watch nail-biting scenes as Muna risks her life to film personal reflections and catalog her escape attempt. Close calls will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning if the risk is worth the reward. However, Muna’s account reminds us there are times when the sacrifice of one is necessary to reveal the harsh treatment of many. (In Arabic with subtitles) — R.R.
CIFF44 Screenings
Thursday, April 02, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Friday, April 03, 2020 at 8:35 PM
Accessibility (?)
Closed Captions: No
Audio Description: No
English Subtitles: No
Sidebars
Voices of the Arab World
Women of the World
Competitions
Reel Women Direct Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition
Director
Susanne Regina Meures
Producer
Christian Frei
Cinematography
Muna
Editing
Christian Frei
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