What Walaa Wants

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 17, 2018

Original language

English

Spoken languages

arabic

Countries

Canada, Denmark, Palestinian Territory

Production

Final Cut for Real,Wildling Pictures,ONF | NFB,Wildling Pictures, ONF,NFB, Final Cut for Real

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt7839334