Original subtitles

GIRLS & MAN [ON TAPE]: ♪ I gave myself to God And I think he has a place for me ♪

♪ In the eternity of Heaven ♪

♪ With the martyrs and the pure, I will always be there ♪

♪ I raised my heart With the light of faith ♪

♪ And my patience, when I am lost, Guides me to the right path again ♪♪

TEACHER: Stop!

Stand in your places!

Let's try it again.

[GIRLS & MAN ON TAPE SINGING]

Wadjda!

[MAN ON TAPE CONTINUES SINGING]

Come here.

[TAPE STOPS]

Repeat the first two verses.

[GIRL CHUCKLES]

You don't want us to hear your voice? Move!

Move!

Again.

[ALL SINGING]

[SINGING CONTINUES]

[♪♪♪]

[RADIO CHANNELS CHANGING]

[GROUPLOVE'S "TONGUE TIED" PLAYING OVER RADIO]

♪ Don't ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh Take me to your best friend's house ♪

[VOLUME INCREASES] ♪ Go around this roundabout Oh, yeah ♪

♪ Take me to your best friend's house ♪

♪ I loved you then and I love you now ♪

♪ Don't leave me tongue tied ♪

♪ Don't wave no goodbye ♪

♪ Don't leave me tongue tied ♪

♪ Don't, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Don't leave me tongue tied ♪

♪ Don't wave no goodbye Don't leave me ♪

[HAIR STYLER WHIRRING]

♪ Don't Oh, oh, oh ♪♪

ANNOUNCER [IN ENGLISH OVER RADIO]: You're listening to the sound

of the underground. And a little bit of Grouplove right there,

the song is called "Tongue Tied." Stay tuned for more.

[VEHICLE APPROACHING]

[HORN HONKING]

[HORN HONKING]

Don't forget your keys. Don't lock the upper lock.

Your father might be late from his shift. OK?

God willing.

Long way ahead. You everyday late.

Must drive other teachers. Next time you late, I not wait.

My mom no late, you just arrive. Ignore him!

I not talk to you, child. I talk mama, she every day late.

[WADJDA MUMBLES]

[ENGINE STARTS]

[TIRES SQUEAL]

[SCOFFS]

[STONE RATTLING]

Look!

Soon you'll be a pro!

Where have you been all week?

I've got something for you.

A volcanic stone from the Empty Quarter.

It's magnetic.

Dad!

Mom's been waiting all week for you.

The upper lock is open.

[♪♪♪]

What a mustache! It'd be perfect for a shaving cream commercial.

This is a real mustache. A falcon could sit on it.

I'd say an airplane!

Thanks for breakfast.

[ABDULLAH GRUNTS]

Got my sandwich back at last!

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

Did you really think you could catch up with me?

If I had a bike, you'd see.

[CHATTERING]

[GIRLS CHUCKLING]

HUSSA: Girls, stop.

Why are you laughing out loud?

You forget that women's voices shouldn't be heard by men outside.

How often must I repeat this? A woman's voice is her nakedness.

We're sorry, it won't happen again.

HUSSA: Wadjda!

Where's your headscarf?

Did you come with your head uncovered?

[GIGGLING]

Stop, girls. Don't laugh!

[BELL RINGS]

MAN 1: Hey!

Come up and play with us!

Let me touch those little apples.

[LAUGHS THEN SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

Don't talk to me! Just a second.

I've brought you something.

We're not even yet.

When I get my bike and I win the race, then we'll be even.

Don't you know that girls don't ride bikes?

Losing to a girl will be a double loss.

MAN 2: Move boy, play somewhere else.

[MAN 2 SHOUTING IN ARABIC]

[♪♪♪]

800 riyals.

Too expensive for you.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

I'll fix you some lunch.

We were in a car without air conditioning for three hours.

That trip to the end of the world is killing me.

I don't like that look. What's on your mind?

I want to buy a bike to race Abdullah.

Have you ever seen a girl on a bike?

I'd rather sell fruit at the hospital than do my daily commute.

And I come home and you tell me: "I want a bike."

Where are the bracelets?

I only made ten. I broke my back working on them.

Each one costs an extra two riyals.

I told you, I broke my back working on them.

Here you go.

It's your turn.

GIRL: Let's move, the men can see us.

WADJDA: Why? Are they Superman?

If you can see them, they can see you.

Respectable girls go inside.

The rest stay where the men can see them.

[SCOFFS]

[SPEAKING IN ARABIC]

HUSSA: What are you doing here?

Go to your class. Can't you see the men on the roof?

[WHISPERING] Girls, did you hear? A thief entered Ms. Hussa's house.

[WHISPERING] It was her lover, not a thief!

Her father thought it was a thief and called the police!

Shh. If she said it was a thief, then it was a thief.

You would say that, Salma.

The only man that would ever speak to you would have to be a thief.

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

Can you take this to my brother?

It's my permission-to-exit card.

I'll give you ten riyals.

Twenty.

God, you...

He's waiting behind the school in a white pick-up truck.

[MAN SPEAKS OVER SPEAKERS]

Wadjda.

Come tomorrow with your head covered, or I'll reserve a place in the sun for you.

I will, God willing.

Cover your face.

Are you Abeer's brother? Of course I'm her brother.

Got the card?

Here it is. Abeer said you'd give me 20 riyals.

Really? Yes!

[CHUCKLES]

OK, just take it.

WADJDA: What?

Even your cash reeks of cologne?

[ENGINE STARTS]

[MAN CHANTING OVER SPEAKERS]

Do you know they invented a new thing called a tape player?

Buying today?

How would I know? People need to browse, don't they?

You won't find any tapes back there. We only have CD's.

Thanks! See you tomorrow.

[WADJDA WHISTLES]

[MOTHER SINGING IN ARABIC]

MOTHER & WADJDA: ♪ Do you believe me, or need I take an oath? ♪

♪ I cannot find the words to describe you! ♪

♪ Do you believe me, or need I take an oath? ♪

♪ I cannot find the words to describe you! ♪

♪ The paradise of love is in your nature ♪♪

Don't you wish you were a singer?

Me? A singer? God forbid!

[CHUCKLES]

I've saved up 87 riyals already, and I only need 713.

Couldn't you lend me the money?

Oh, no! Not that bike again?

Cut it out!

Ms. Hussa said I have to wear the full abbayah to school.

Wow!

The full abbayah? Maybe it's time to marry you off!

Ha, ha, ha. Very funny!

Come with me!

Try this!

Oh, Mom, it's too long.

Hold it like that.

Oh, no! A thief, a thief!

[MOTHER CHUCKLES]

A thief jumped over Ms. Hussa's fence to see her.

We don't know, maybe it was really a thief.

Shame on you for saying such things.

A thief?

A thief! A thief!

I have to buy something really nice for your uncle's wedding

so all the other women think 100 times before they look at your father.

[PHONE RINGING]

I'm so sorry, Leila. I really am.

Our driver Iqbal is so rude.

He shouted at poor Aiesha today.

I felt so sorry for her! She cried the whole three hours.

Abeer, Mariam's daughter?

She was caught with a man?

Do you know who he is?

Oh, I know who he is now!

A playboy like his father.

Is he good-looking like his father?

You have to admit, his father is good-looking.

The religious police?

Mariam must be devastated!

They should have married her off ages ago.

Girls like that are nothing but trouble.

I have to go, Father's just come.

Keep me in the loop on this Abeer scandal.

Take care.

Bye.

What's the matter?

Don't worry, we won't marry you off. Go and say hello to your father.

[GUNFIRE OVER TV]

MAN [IN ENGLISH ON TV]: Hey, watch it!

I'm losing.

I should have stayed with my usual fighter.

Is that a real school report or a fake, like the one you made last year?

It's real. I'm great at math.

Shall I prove it?

Pythagoras' theorem is a miracle of God: The triangle always stays the same!

Sounds like you know what you're talking about.

I'm saving to buy a bike!

[GUNFIRE CONTINUES OVER TV]

I lost.

Where's the margoog?

What a beauty!

A superstar is here!

Cut it out! Superstar, eh?

Then why is your mother checking all over town for available women for you?

I don't think she's trying that hard.

Come and play with me!

I can't play.

WADJDA: Let me play!

[GUNFIRE OVER TV]

[MAN SCREAMS]

Tapes with love songs...

Bracelets for football clubs...

Are you running a football fan-club?

Don't you know that these items are forbidden?

Abeer was always a good girl.

She never caused trouble.

Did you hear that she was caught with a young man who isn't family?

[♪♪♪]

Did you arrange the rendezvous for Abeer and the man?

No, I didn't!

Don't lie.

I'm certain you were involved.

I just don't know in what way.

What should we do with you now? Expel you?

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]

Just a moment, please.

I'm not done with her.

You may go back to your class.

We'll finish this matter later.

And Wadjda: Stop wearing those torn-up shoes.

Wear normal black shoes, like the other girls.

What's this?

The proposal for the Holy QURAN competition in the religious club.

[♪♪♪]

MOTHER: I really don't know what to say, Principal!

All this because of a bike?

As long as I live, you won't get one.

Should I wait until you get expelled?

[ROCK MUSIC PLAYING OVER RADIO]

And turn off that damn radio and those evil songs!

These songs have brought us nothing but evil.

You're no better than Abeer.

She's staying home and her parents are marrying her off.

MOTHER: I should pay for it? Why can't you pay for once?

FATHER: I pay for your driver!

All your cash is in your women's saving fund.

Yeah, and what about the bride price, you handsome groom?

FATHER: Do you think I want to support two families?

Bear me a son and everything will be fine.

But we know that's not going to happen.

Forget it, and don't count on me coming next week at all!

Don't come back!

Go to your mother's house and discuss potential brides.

[♪♪♪]

Madam, only one hour I wait. I have no time wait for you.

You late, I go. You find taxi. Enough, Iqbal, I get it.

Who's that girl, Iqbal?

My daughter. I haven't seen her for three years now.

She go school now.

I no go to school.

That's obvious because you don't have any manners.

Shame on you.

You too have no manners.

[CHATTERING]

I make better bracelets than these.

Will you pay me 10 per piece? MAN: No!

I buy them from China, I can get 10,000 for 10 riyals.

China won't do the national colors! You mean like these?

[MOTHER SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

Can I try on that dress?

Of course.

There's a women's bathroom at the end of the corridor.

If it's too big, we can alter it for you.

Thanks.

What do you think?

Would your dad like it?

Let's take the dress back to the salesman so he can take it in.

Then let's go before Iqbal gets angry and leaves us.

Don't worry, he won't leave.

Hand me my dress.

Who were you talking to about the bike yesterday?

What are you talking about?

I don't want you selling my bike to anyone else.

Here.

I made you a mix tape, since we're friends now.

But don't sell my bike.

God willing!

TEACHER: Ms. Hussa will explain the rules of the Holy QURAN competition.

It's only five weeks away.

I'll pass around a sign-up sheet.

Ms. Hussa...

First of all, we've increased the prize money.

It's now 1,000 instead of 800 riyals.

You'll have to learn the first five suras.

The competition has two parts.

The first involves vocabulary and God's revelation of the verses.

The second part is recitation.

The recitation has to be flawless.

I repeat: Correct pronunciation is a must.

Good luck with your efforts.

[KNOCKS]

HUSSA: Yes?

What do you want?

I thought about what you said. I was wrong and I'm ready to change.

Praise to God! All of a sudden?

I'd like to join the religious club.

How much?

Only 80 riyals.

Cheaper than a bike.

How about 62?

[MUSIC PLAYS OVER TV]

MALE ANNOUNCER: Select the right answer! Who are the Sabians?

[BUZZER SOUNDS]

Wrong! Please try again. Who are the Sabians?

What?

[BUZZER SOUNDS]

Wrong! Please try again. Who are the Sabians?

How am I supposed to know? MOTHER: Iqbal!

You get your monthly salary whether you drive me around or not.

Why do you talk to me like this? Have you no shame?

Why?

You think you're the only driver around?

Tomorrow I'll find myself a better driver.

[BOYS CHATTERING]

Guys, I'm late for school, I have to go!

Abdullah, how do I get to Derah?

Let's go.

ABDULLAH: Cover your face, I'll say you're my sister!

WADJDA: Your sister? No one will believe you.

I'm too good-looking to be related to you!

MOTHER: I can't arrange the commute. Can't it count as emergency leave?

I lost my driver.

I'll open up the school for the entire month if I have to.

That's very kind of you!

Take care.

[TV PLAYING]

[HORNS HONKING]

Do you know where the driver Iqbal lives?

Do you know how many drivers called "Iqbal" live here?

[♪♪♪]

WADJDA: I hope we're following the right lead!

[MAN SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

WADJDA: This could be his car!

That's it.

What do you want?

WADJDA: Iqbal?

[MAN GRUNTS]

It's not my business, it's yours.

OK.

[DOOR UNLOCKS]

You? What do you want?

Iqbal, why did you do that?

Go away!

Where's your residency permit? What do you want with it?

It's a good job.

Go back to driving Wadjda's mother and you'll be fine.

You know my uncle, the guy with the mustache?

I'm sure he'd be interested to look further into your legal status.

"You know my uncle, the guy with the mustache?" Ha-ha.

He knew him, right? That mustache is a registered trademark!

Mm-hm. Ha-ha.

[CHATTERING]

ABDULLAH: Their son put explosives around his waist and "boom", he died.

He's crazy! That must hurt!

If you die for God, it's like a pinprick

and then you fly up and you have seventy brides!

Really?

Boom! Seventy bikes!

You've got it all wrong. That's not how it works.

[CHUCKLES]

Come on, don't you miss us?

It's been almost two weeks.

Do you think about us or is someone else on your mind?

If I'm the original brand, why are you looking for an imitation?

[CHUCKLES]

OK.

Take care.

Carry on studying!

Hello, Leila!

Are you coming around?

Could you bring me the money you borrowed?

Really?

You're working in the hospital across the street?

Your husband doesn't mind you working with men?

[DOORBELL RINGS]

What do you want?

My uncle wants me to string some lights across the street from your roof.

Ask the neighbors. We don't care about your uncle.

They don't have a pole to hang them on. Yours is the only roof that'll work.

Wait a minute.

Mom?

Thanks, honey. When you want to be, you're such a sweetheart.

Abdullah wants to string up lights for the election

so his uncle with the mustache will win.

Tell him no. His uncle isn't from our tribe and we won't vote for him.

I'll let you onto the roof on one condition:

You have to bring your bike.

Hello, Wadjda!

You look so grown up and cute!

Where's your mother? She's coming!

How's school?

[GROANS]

I don't like it but it's OK.

Traitor! Working so close to my house without telling me!

Finally, I'm done with Iqbal!

Three hours in the car with him every day was about to kill me.

The hospital provides transportation, and the pay and working hours are good!

And the driver waits for me!

When's the party?

Next month...

I want to buy a nice dress for her uncle's engagement.

The potential wives will be attending his brother's wedding as well.

God be with the one he chooses.

You might rip her heart out that night!

[BOTH LAUGH]

Oh, before I forget. They're hiring at the hospital.

It's closer and we can chat all day!

My husband's so jealous. He can't stand the thought of other men looking at me!

Cut it out! You blame everything on your husband.

[BOTH LAUGH]

[ENGINE STARTS]

[HORN HONKS]

What's this?

It'll help you learn. I need to work on the lights. I can't push you all day.

You think I'm a little girl.

[SOBBING]

Here, I took them off.

I'll give you five riyals if you stop crying.

[STUDENTS CHATTERING]

[WATER FLOWING]

Now, girls, let's start.

Each girl has her Holy Holy QURAN?

Before we start,

if you've got your period, you're not allowed to touch the Holy Holy QURAN.

This isn't a laughing matter. You're young ladies now.

[GIRLS GIGGLING]

I said stop.

You should touch it with a tissue, not with your fingers.

Page 87.

Start with Surat al Nisa, from Ayat 59.

Let's start with the new face. Wadjda.

Wadjda, go ahead.

O you who have believed

TEACHER: Louder.

O you who have believed

Obey Allah and

obey the Messenger

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

WADJDA: and those in authority

and if you disagree over anything

You're mispronouncing the words.

WADJDA: And if you disagree And if you disagree over anything

And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger...

TEACHER: If you should

Stop, please.

Noura, continue.

O you who have believed

obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority.

And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah.

Refer it to Allah and the Prophet.

All that fuss for a bike and you don't even know how to ride?

I have a plan.

What's that?

It's an antenna that gets all the radio stations.

My uncle's going to speak on the radio with famous Holy QURAN readers.

"It makes your heart melt," he says.

He should hear my mother sing! She should have a channel of her own.

[♪♪♪]

[HORN HONKING]

We'll talk about this later.

Where's the nail polish?

I hid it under there the other day.

HUSSA: What are you doing here?

Why were your hands under her skirt?

In my office now!

[CHANTING IN DISTANCE]

Wadjda? Wake up, honey.

Let's get up and say the dawn prayer.

WADJDA: I saw some girls on TV riding bikes. Give me the money to buy one.

I know you have money. I saw it in the drawer.

Here, girls don't ride bikes.

You won't be able to have children if you ride a bike!

You don't ride a bike and you can't have children!

How could you say that?

I almost died having you!

Wash for prayer!

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

TEACHER: Girls!

Who can find a tajwid on this page? Page 92.

Which verse? GIRL 1: Verse 88?

TEACHER: Yes.

"Who does"

TEACHER: What kind of tajwid? GIRL 2: Idgham?

TEACHER: What type? GIRL 2: Moughana.

TEACHER: Excellent!

What do you think, Wadjda?

WADJDA: Mm...

I think this competition is very difficult for me.

[GIRLS LAUGHING]

I heard on the Holy QURAN channel yesterday,

if learning the Holy QURAN is difficult for you, God will reward you doubly.

[TEACHER SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

I want you all to take Wadjda as an example

of a person who tries hard and is devoted to God.

You're doing great!

Thank you, Miss!

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

Excuse me!

[TALKING INDISTINCTLY]

Wadjda.

Ms. Hussa said she needs to see you.

Put your Holy QURAN aside.

You may not believe it,

but by God, you remind me of myself at your age.

And look at me now.

Close the door.

[♪♪♪]

You still insist that you weren't doing anything behind the school?

We were reading magazines, that's all.

Ask her.

I'm not sure. I was standing far away.

Thank you, Wadjda. You may return to your class.

Give this file to Aunt Jamila.

Close the door.

This is a pledge.

You'll sign it and you'll be able to stay in school.

[STUDENTS CHATTERING]

In the name of God, gracious and merciful,

I salute all you girls for your efforts this term.

I want to remind you that school is a place of learning and a place of morals.

Listen carefully.

Two students were caught in the backyard committing a sin.

The two are:

Faten Khaled

and Fatima Abdullah.

To avoid similar situations,

you're no longer allowed to bring flowers to school

or give each other letters of love and admiration.

And no one is allowed to hold hands.

Do you understand?

You may go to your classes now.

Your bags are over there.

Don't touch me!

[♪♪♪]

I wish I could cut my hair shorter, like Lubna Abdul Aziz's.

Do it.

Your father loves my hair long and smooth.

[GRUNTS]

My mother saw the lights but forgot to ask me about them again.

She doesn't know? What about your father?

I think they like your uncle

now that he was on Holy QURAN Radio!

WADJDA: I'm bleeding...

Where's the blood coming from? Your virginity!

From my knee!

Your knee? Bikes are dangerous for girls!

You think you can act like a boy?

And you! Why did you let her ride the bike?

Come back! Take that bike with you!

I'll tell your uncle to teach you some manners.

Get up.

[SHOUTS IN ARABIC]

Shame on you: bringing a boy upstairs with no one home!

If your father knew, he'd kill you!

[SINGING IN ARABIC]

Shh!

Do you want the men to hear you? Take the bread out of the oven.

[MEN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

[KNOCKING]

Wow! All this food!

They'll be really impressed. You make me so proud!

Obviously not proud enough.

[KNOCKING]

Turki, Saleh, Ali, Abdurahman,

Abulazziz, Rashed, Abdullah.

My father!

Interested in your father's glorious family tree?

You aren't included, it only includes men's names.

Clean up when you're done.

Hide the traces of your crime.

I don't want to get him upset with us again.

[SCRIBBLING]

WADJDA

Give me the picture!

I said give me the picture!

TEACHER: What's going on?

Salma just got married and brought pictures of her wedding!

Congratulations! Can I see the pictures?

Are these of your wedding?

Is this your husband?

How old is he? Twenty.

GIRLS: Ha-ha-ha. It's not funny!

Pictures are forbidden at school.

Let's get started.

[GIRLS SPEAK IN ARABIC]

TEACHER: Surat A'nissa', page 97.

Wadjda, start with verse 115.

I'll try to recite the verses.

Really?

Close the Holy QURAN and go ahead!

Whoever opposes the Messenger after guidance has become clear to him

and follows the path of the non-believer,

we will give him what he has taken

[TEACHER CORRECTS THEN WADJDA REPEATS RECITATION]

And drive him into hell, that most evil destination.

TEACHER: Terrific!

You need to work on your tarteel and your tajwid.

If you aim to win, you must recite like Salma.

Salma, please read verse 115 again.

[SINGING]

[SIGHS]

Great!

Are you mad at me?

I've got homework to do.

Wait a second.

Here, I got you a helmet, like the ones on TV.

Wanna ride in the empty lot?

We have a few minutes before people come.

[♪♪♪]

WADJDA: Abdullah!

Look!

Whoa.

Whoa! Heh-heh.

The toy store owner told Khalid and his dad

someone had reserved the bike.

He must be holding it for me!

ANNOUNCER [OVER TV]: Right answer!

Select the right answer!

Who are the Sabians?

I know the answer!

Correct!

At last!

[FIREWORKS POPPING OVER TV]

MOTHER: Well, if you won't listen to me, I don't know why I should listen to you!

Get ready, we're going out!

Don't leave the Holy QURAN open, the devil may spit into it.

Are you going to work here with Leila?

Those lab coats are cool, like The Matrix but white!

Shh. I just want to give her something.

[TALKING INDISTINCTLY]

LEILA: Wadjda!

Hello and welcome!

Leila, why isn't your face covered?

Wait, let me get you the application.

MAN: Welcome!

How are you?

WADJDA: Fine, thank you!

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

It's a good job, and the vacancies are filling up quickly. You should...

Leila! Stop it!

I just came by to say hello! I'll call you later, you look busy.

Take care.

Why are you going? Take care.

WADJDA: I thought you were going to apply.

WADJDA: And among His signs is this: He created for you helpmates from yourselves

so that you may find rest in them

No, honey, give it a tone like this.

[SINGING]

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

I feel shy! I can't recite like that in front of everyone.

You, shy? Ha! I only wish it were true!

[PEOPLE CHATTERING OUTSIDE]

Look! There's my father!

Where? There!

[BOTH GASP]

[MOTHER CHUCKLES]

So do you love him?

Who?

Your father? No, the neighbor's boy!

I don't think I'm the one in love with the neighbor's boy!

Ha, ha, ha. That's not funny!

You didn't answer! Do you love him?

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

I was in high school when he asked for my hand.

All the girls went crazy when they saw his picture.

They were so jealous.

He was the first man in my life

and will hopefully be the last.

You're the prettiest woman I've ever seen.

You'll give him a heart attack with your red dress.

[♪♪♪]

Don't worry!

He would never burn my heart with a second wife.

Let's recite for the competition tomorrow.

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

[SPEAKING IN ARABIC]

[SPEAKING IN ARABIC]

The words need to come from your heart.

Ignore your surroundings. Read from your heart.

I'd love to be there tomorrow and see you win.

But I have to commute to the end of the world again.

[♪♪♪]

[SPEAKING IN ARABIC]

Benevolence?

Wrong answer.

Thank you.

Next, please.

What is the meaning of "sadakatouhen"?

GIRL: Bride price?

HUSSA: Correct.

Salma.

What is "furkan"?

The Holy QURAN? Correct.

Wadjda!

What does "da'ab" mean?

Habit?

HUSSA: Correct.

Noura.

What is "zaygh"?

Weakness.

HUSSA: Correct.

Next.

What is "hoban kabiran"?

I'm sorry, Yasmin. Back to your seat.

What is "hoban kabiran"?

A big something?

[CROWD LAUGHING]

Wrong. Back to your seat, please.

[HUSSA SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

GIRL: Great injustice.

HUSSA: Correct.

[SINGING]

[SINGING]

Thank you, Salma. God bless you!

Wadjda.

Please start with verse 7 of Sur'at al-Bakara.

Begin at "God sealed their hearts".

Allah hath set a seal on their hearts

♪ Allah hath set a seal on their hearts ♪

♪ and their hearing and sight are veiled. ♪

♪ Great is the penalty they incur. ♪

♪ Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah ♪

♪ and the Last Day", but they do not really believe. ♪

♪ They would deceive Allah and those who believe ♪

♪ but they only deceive themselves and don't realize it! ♪

♪ In their hearts is a disease; and Allah has increased their disease ♪

♪ and grievous is the penalty they incur because they are false to themselves. ♪

♪ When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth, " they say: ♪

♪ "Why, we only want to make peace!" ♪

♪ Certainly, they are the ones who make mischief ♪

♪ but they don't realize it. ♪♪

That was wonderful, Wadjda! God bless you!

Are you sure you want to pray next to us?

Congratulations!

The winner hasn't been announced yet.

You won! You're their favorite convert. I'm sure they were all rooting for you.

[CALLS WADJDA]

Come here!

We saved you a place in the first row.

Coward.

Get in line!

Move closer! Leave no gap for the devil.

[SPEAKS IN ARABIC]

[HUSSA SPEAKING IN ARABIC]

[CHATTERING]

Be quiet, girls.

Silence!

The competition finalists are:

Noura Saleh, Salma Abdel Azziz, and Wadjda Al Saffan.

And now,

the third prize goes to

Salma Abdul Azziz.

Congratulations!

Winner of the second prize is...

Noura Saleh.

Congratulations, Noura!

[♪♪♪]

Wadjda, you're our champion. Congratulations!

You've won because of your devotion and perseverance.

I hope all the girls here today learn from your example.

Congratulations!

And what are your plans regarding the prize money?

I'm going to buy a bike from the store down the street.

[GIRLS LAUGHING]

What?

I'm buying a bike.

With no training wheels, since I know how to ride one.

[GIRLS LAUGHING]

[♪♪♪]

Wouldn't it be better if we donated the money to our brethren in Palestine?

You know, a bike isn't a toy for girls.

Especially not for well-behaved, devout girls who protect their soul and honor.

I'm sure your family won't allow it.

We'll donate the money,

and God willing, you'll be rewarded for your generosity.

Please go back to your seat.

That's all, girls. You can leave now.

So nothing has changed after all.

You think you can act however you want and people won't notice?

Your stupid behavior will haunt you forever.

You mean like your "handsome" thief?

[HORNS HONKING AND PEOPLE CHATTERING]

Didn't you win?

Where's the money?

In Palestine!

I'll give you my bike!

Then how will we race?

Wadjda?

I want to marry you when we're older.

[CHUCKLES]

Hey, you're home at last.

WADJDA: What's with the new hairstyle?

Your mother won't answer my calls.

Can I have a look?

You won? I can't believe it. You're my little darling!

Why are you crying? You're the winner.

[PHONE RINGING]

Just a second.

Are you ready?

I'm so proud of you, my little champ.

I've been trying to call your mother all day.

When she gets back, tell her I love her.

[DOOR CLOSES]

[PHONE RINGING]

Hello?

Hi, Aunt Leila.

No, I don't know where she is.

Yeah, she's usually home by now.

OK, I'll let her know.

Bye.

[♪♪♪]

Congratulations, I heard the news.

They said you won.

I couldn't believe it.

If you set your mind to something, no one can stop you.

They didn't give me the money.

I couldn't believe you told them you wanted to buy a bike.

You don't need them or their money.

[PEOPLE CHATTERING IN DISTANCE]

What's going on at Grandma's?

I thought my uncle's wedding wasn't until next month.

[LIVELY MUSIC PLAYING IN DISTANCE]

It's not your uncle's wedding.

It's all right. He made his decision.

It'll just be you and me now.

Let's buy the red dress,

and go over there and get him!

There's no need for the red dress anymore.

Besides, I already spent the money.

[♪♪♪]

[GASPS]

I hope it's the right one.

The man at the store had been holding it for weeks.

For some spunky little girl.

I want you to be the happiest person in the world!

You're all I have left in this world!

[FIREWORKS POPPING]

[♪♪♪]

BOY: Abdullah. Goal!

[BELL RINGS]

[BELL RINGS]

Catch me if you can!

[♪♪♪]

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