What Walaa Wants
Originally released in 2018. What Walaa Wants is a documentary film. directed by Christy Garland. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji, Latifa Abu Draa, and Mohammad Tanji
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wildling Pictures
- ONF | NFB
- Final Cut for Real
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Walaa Wants about?
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 fro...
Who directed What Walaa Wants?
What Walaa Wants was directed by Christy Garland.
How long is What Walaa Wants?
What Walaa Wants has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was What Walaa Wants released?
What Walaa Wants was released on February 17, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What Walaa Wants?
The main cast of What Walaa Wants includes Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji, Latifa Abu Draa, Mohammad Tanji, Samia Khaled Tanji, Noaam Tanji.