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Leila and the Cigarette

ليلى و السيجارة

Synopsis

In early September 2011, Leah decided to go to Lebanon to film her grandmother. Two weeks after the end of filming, her grandmother died of metastatic lung cancer. It would take her 12 years to regain the courage to review their last conversations. Through memories and poems she draws the portrait of her grandmother paying homage to her colorful spirit that made her unique.

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Director
Leah Manasseh
Original Title
ليلى و السيجارة
Spoken Languages
Arabic, French
Runtime
Unknown

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Leah Manasseh

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Leah Manasseh

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What is Leila and the Cigarette about?

In early September 2011, Leah decided to go to Lebanon to film her grandmother. Two weeks after the end of filming, her grandmother died of metastatic lung cancer. It would take her 12 years to regain the courage to review their last conversations. Through memories and poems she draws the portrait of her grandmother paying homage to her colorful spirit that made her unique.

Who directed Leila and the Cigarette?

Leila and the Cigarette was directed by Leah Manasseh.

Who stars in Leila and the Cigarette?

The principal cast of Leila and the Cigarette includes Not specified.

When was Leila and the Cigarette released and how long is it?

Leila and the Cigarette was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.