Maps of Movies

Wadjda (2012)

Where Wadjda says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

The first feature shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, filmed on the streets of Riyadh, with a director who often had to work from a van

Scenes and places

The green bicycle in the shop window (2012)

Wadjda stops at the shop every morning to look at a green bicycle. It costs SR800, and her mother refuses to buy it, so the wish becomes her goal.

Set in Bicycle shop on the way to school — Wadjda passes a green bicycle in a shop every day on her way to school.

An everyday street shop in the film's Riyadh setting.

The strict girls' school (2012)

Wadjda raises money with mixtapes and bracelets and keeps landing in trouble with the headmistress. Rules for girls shape every move she makes.

Set in Wadjda's school — Wadjda sells mixtapes and hand-braided bracelets to classmates and clashes with the strict headmistress.

A girls' school inside a city where girls riding bikes is frowned upon.

Visiting the driver's house (2012)

Wadjda and her friend Abdullah track down the driver who quit on her mother. Abdullah's threat makes him agree to drive again.

Set in The driver's house — Wadjda and Abdullah find where the mother's driver lives and visit to ask him to keep driving her.

A private home reached after asking around; the film gives no address.

The Quran recital competition (2012)

Wadjda turns pious on purpose, joining the religion club to win the prize money. Her memorization impresses her teacher, and the headmistress reacts sharply to her plan for the cash.

Set in The school's Quran recital competition — Wadjda joins the religion club to enter a Quran recital competition with a SR1,000 prize.

The same school, now a stage for recitation.

The rooftop and the wedding fireworks (2012)

Mother and daughter watch the wedding from their rooftop, and Wadjda learns what it means for her family. The night sky lights up with fireworks behind them.

Set in The family home rooftop — Wadjda joins her mother on the rooftop to watch a wedding ceremony.

A private rooftop in the family's neighborhood.

The race down the street (2012)

Wadjda rides her bike down the street while the bike shop owner smiles as she passes. She races Abdullah in the open.

Set in The street near Wadjda's home — The next day Wadjda rides down the street on her new bike and races Abdullah.

A neighborhood street; the film is shot on Riyadh's streets.

Characters

• Wadjda — A spirited 10-year-old in Riyadh who wants a green bicycle.