Muna, a young woman in Saudi Arabia, documents her attempts to escape an arranged marriage and the societal restrictions she faces in 2020.
Synopsis
Muna, a young woman in Saudi Arabia, documents her attempts to escape an arranged marriage and the societal restrictions she faces in 2020.
Synopsis
Muna, a young woman in Saudi Arabia, films her attempts to escape an arranged marriage. With her freedom at stake, she uses two smartphones to document her flight from a life of restrictions. The film takes place in 2020, culminating in Muna's efforts to break away from the confines of her family and society. Directed by Susanne Regina Meures, Saudi Runaway premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020. National Geographic acquired the distribution rights for the film.
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Why Watch
- Follow Muna's escape from an arranged marriage.
- See a unique perspective filmed by the main character.
- Meet the challenges faced by women in Saudi Arabia.
Did You Know
- The film had its world premiere at Sundance on January 25, 2020.
- Muna filmed her story using 2 smartphones.
- The film has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Saudi Runaway?
Saudi Runaway was directed and written by Susanne Regina Meures.
What is the runtime of the documentary Saudi Runaway?
The runtime of Saudi Runaway is 88 minutes.
What rating does Saudi Runaway have on Rotten Tomatoes?
Saudi Runaway has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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