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Leïla

20011h 30mGabriel Axel
IMDb 5.0

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A young Danish guy, Nils, is visiting Morocco, where he meets the 16-year-old Berber girl Leïla. It marks the beginning of a great, all-encompassing passion. Leïla must defy her family to be with Nils, and their love has big consequences.

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What is Leïla (2001) about?

A young Danish guy, Nils, is visiting Morocco, where he meets the 16-year-old Berber girl Leïla. It marks the beginning of a great, all-encompassing passion. Leïla must defy her family to be with Nils, and their love has big consequences.

Who stars in Leïla?

Leïla stars Mélanie Doutey (Leïla), Arnaud Binard (Nils), Malika El-Omari (Moona), Azedinne Bouayad (Brahim), Christian E. Christiansen (Nils friend). The film was directed by Gabriel Axel.

How long is Leïla?

Leïla has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001.

Is Leïla worth watching?

Leïla holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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