Saudi Solutions
Originally released in 2006. Saudi Solutions is a documentary film. directed by Bregtje van der Haak. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
How to combine modernity and fundamentalist Islam. "Saudi Solutions" is a unique and revealing documentary about the lifestyles and attitudes of ambitious career womenin conservative Saudi Arabia - the only country in the Arabworld where women are obliged to cover themselves inabayas and aren't allowed to drive cars. Because of the strong influence of fundamentalist Islam on society, filmingis severely restricted in Saudi Arabia. With unique access to the Kingdom, Backlight had the opportunity to film the daily routines of Saudi working women. This documentaryfeatures a top gyneacologist, a TV news anchor woman, a photographer, and a university professor. It also introducesthe wealthy Prince Al-Waleed, who passionately promotes the acceptance of women into the workforce. He kindly invitesBacklight to his luxury desert camp, but there are no women to be found - only thousands of men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- VPRO Backlight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saudi Solutions about?
How to combine modernity and fundamentalist Islam. "Saudi Solutions" is a unique and revealing documentary about the lifestyles and attitudes of ambitious career womenin conservative Saudi Arabia -...
Who directed Saudi Solutions?
Saudi Solutions was directed by Bregtje van der Haak.
How long is Saudi Solutions?
Saudi Solutions has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Saudi Solutions released?
Saudi Solutions was released on April 16, 2006 in theaters.