Abou Leila movie poster

Abou Leila

April 15, 2020 2h 15m 5.8/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 2020. Abou Leila is a drama/thriller film. directed by Amin Sidi-Boumédiène. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Slimane Benouari, Lyes Salem, and Azouz Abdelkader

Synopsis

Algeria, 1994. S. and Lotfi, two friends from childhood, travel through the desert looking for Abou Leila, a dangerous terrorist on the run. Their quest seems absurd, given that the Sahara has not been affected by the wave of attacks. Lofti has only one priority : to keep S. as far from the capital as possible, knowing his friend is too fragile to face more bloodshed. But the closest they get into the desert, the more they will be confronted with their own violence.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 15, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 2h 15m 135 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (13 votes)
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Language AR Original language
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Country Algeria + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Production Companies

  • In Vivo Films
  • Thala Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abou Leila about?

Algeria, 1994. S. and Lotfi, two friends from childhood, travel through the desert looking for Abou Leila, a dangerous terrorist on the run. Their quest seems absurd, given that the Sahara has not ...

Who directed Abou Leila?

Abou Leila was directed by Amin Sidi-Boumédiène.

How long is Abou Leila?

Abou Leila has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).

When was Abou Leila released?

Abou Leila was released on April 15, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Abou Leila?

The main cast of Abou Leila includes Slimane Benouari, Lyes Salem, Azouz Abdelkader, Fouad Megiraga, Meriem Medjkane.