Leila
This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs and old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.
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Cast
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Leila Hatami
Leila, the Wife
Known for
A Separation
Ali Mosaffa
Reza, the Husband
Known for
The Past
Jamileh Sheikhi
Reza's Mother
Also in
Travelers
Unruled Paper
Turan Mehrzad
Leila's Mother
Also in
Hamoon
Red
Amir Pievar
Reza's Father
Also in
Safar
The Sweet Smell of Life
Mohammadreza Sharifinia
Leila's Uncle
Also in
Imam Ali
Tasian
Shaghayegh Farahani
Second Wife
Also in
Heartbroken
Snake Venom
Payam Saberi
Dariush Mehrjui Director · Mahnaz Ansarian Writer Kayvan Jahanshahi Composer
United States release May 14, 1999 · Produced in Iran · Production Farabi Cinema Foundation
Production
Farabi Cinema
Production
Farabi Cinema Foundation
Production
Iran
Produced in
Languages
Original title
لیلا
Original language
Persian
Spoken on screen
Persian
Release dates
Iran · February 1, 1997
Premiere · Fajr Film Festival
United States · May 14, 1999
Limited theatrical
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