A must see for sure!!

Harry and I had FHE at the Laemle in Pasadena - saw Wadjda - a great film.  It's the one by the Saudi Arabian woman who had to film inside a truck, giving directions by walkie-talkie because she couldn't be out on the street working with men!!

Harry thought it was a bit depressing to think of women being held down like this, but I thought Wadjda's spirit came through - a spirit of resilience and hope and purpose and determination.

For a first time film effort, it is impressive - hopefully it gets the best foreign film Oscar - it deserves it - and I haven't seen any of the other films - I just know it does!!

Go see it!!

"Il y a longtemps que je t'aime"

Dad and I saw the previews to this film - and thought it looked like something we'd enjoy. So we put in on our NetFlix queue.

The critics were divided - but we aren't - we thought it was very well done. The acting was superb, the characters were finely drawn, the story built slowly but effectively - and the ending worked - even though most of those who were negative objected to the ending.

If you enjoy foreign films, add this to your list.