Leila
Originally released in 2018. Leila is a drama film. directed by Naidra Ayadi. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roschdy Zem, Natacha Krief, and Darina Al Joundi
Synopsis
Hakim and Latifa fled the Algerian civil war in the early 90s. They live since in the Jura, with their two daughters: Nedjma 14 years, and Leila, the eldest, left to study hair in Paris. Three days before Christmas, Nedjma receives a terse SMS from her older sister. She will not be able to come to join them for the holidays, pretexting once more an overload of work - Latifa attacks Hakim and pushes him to fetch Leïla. Nedjma will come with him, they will take the opportunity to discover Paris. Upon their arrival in the hair salon, they learn that Leila has actually never worked. It is the journey of a father who begins in Paris one night until dawn.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leila about?
Hakim and Latifa fled the Algerian civil war in the early 90s. They live since in the Jura, with their two daughters: Nedjma 14 years, and Leila, the eldest, left to study hair in Paris. Three days...
Who directed Leila?
Leila was directed by Naidra Ayadi.
How long is Leila?
Leila has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Leila released?
Leila was released on September 12, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Leila?
The main cast of Leila includes Roschdy Zem, Natacha Krief, Darina Al Joundi, Camille Aguilar, Doria Achour.