Storyline
How to combine modernity and fundamentalist Islam. "Saudi Solutions" is a unique and revealing documentary about the lifestyles and attitudes of ambitious career womenin conservative Saudi Arabia - the only country in the Arabworld where women are obliged to cover themselves inabayas and aren't allowed to drive cars. Because of the strong influence of fundamentalist Islam on society, filmingis severely restricted in Saudi Arabia. With unique access to the Kingdom, Backlight had the opportunity to film the daily routines of Saudi working women. This documentaryfeatures a top gyneacologist, a TV news anchor woman, a photographer, and a university professor. It also introducesthe wealthy Prince Al-Waleed, who passionately promotes the acceptance of women into the workforce. He kindly invitesBacklight to his luxury desert camp, but there are no women to be found - only thousands of men.
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Saudi Solutions was released on April 16, 2006.
The runtime of Saudi Solutions is 1h 17m.
Saudi Solutions is a Documentary movie.
Saudi Solutions is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Saudi Solutions was directed by Bregtje van der Haak.
Saudi Solutions is originally in English.