Saudi Runaway
| Saudi Runaway | |
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| Directed by | Susanne Regina Meures |
| Written by | Susanne Regina Meures |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Language | Arabic |
Saudi Runaway is a 2020 Swiss documentary film, directed and written by Susanne Regina Meures. The film shows a young woman in Saudi Arabia filming herself as she attempts to flee before her arranged wedding. It was bought by National Geographic.[1][2]
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020.
The cinematographer filmed her story using 2 smartphones.[3] It is unusual in that the cinematographer is the same as the main character. The main character is only known as Muna to protect her identity.
Reception
[edit]The Guardian describes the film as a suspenseful and courageous documentary.[4] It has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ McNary, Dave (2020-02-25). "National Geographic Films Buys Documentary 'Saudi Runaway'". Variety.
- ^ Semerene, Diego (2020-02-27). "'Saudi Runaway' Review: A Raw and Immediate Chronicle of an Escape". Slant Magazine.
- ^ Linden, Sheri (2020-01-26). "'Saudi Runaway': Film Review | Sundance 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ Horton, Adrian (2020-01-31). "Saudi Runaway: behind a suspenseful and courageous documentary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "Saudi Runaway". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 2022-11-13.