Saudi Runaway

Saudi Runaway

Saudi Runaway

Muna is a fearless, young woman from Saudi Arabia. Her arranged marriage is imminent and a life without rights and free will seems inevitable. Tired of being controlled by the State and patronized by her family, Muna decides to take matters in her own hands and plans an escape.


With unprecedented courage and determination, Muna begins to film, documenting every nuance of her claustrophobic existence. Her phone becomes her accomplice and her weapon. Secretly she exposes the archaic patriarchy under which she lives, the preparations for her wedding and in turn, her impending escape.


Muna knows that her honeymoon will be her last chance to run away. But will her meticulous plan succeed?

Credits
Directed by
Susanne Regina Meures
Filmed by
Muna
Edited and produced by
Christian Frei
Co-produced by
Susanne Regina Meures
Executive producers
Philip Delaquis, Matthias Erny
Music by
Max Richter, K.S. Elias
Editing Assistant
Lars Wicki
Sound Design
Jacques Kieffer