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Layla

Layla (2024)

01/18/2024 (US)

Drama Comedy Romance

01h 40m

Overview

When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themself in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are.

Amrou Al-Kadhi
Director, Writer

Top Billed Cast

Bilal Hasna

Bilal Hasna

Layla

Louis Greatorex

Louis Greatorex

Max

Safiyya Ingar

Safiyya Ingar

Princy

Terique Jarrett

Terique Jarrett

Felix

Darkwah

Lucilla

Sarah Agha

Fatima

Self Esteem

Self Esteem

Emily

Emma McDonald

Emma McDonald

Areej

Ghazi Al Ruffai

Ghazi Al Ruffai

Travis

Media

Official Trailer

Clip

Mark Kermode reviews Layla (2024) | BFI Player

Layla director Amrou Al-Kadhi | BFI Q&A

Amrou Al-Kadhi on "Layla"

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