Leïla
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Axel
- Screenplay & Story
- Marit Jensen, Bettina Howitz
- Original Score
- Younes Megri
- Original Title
- Leïla
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Angel films, Angel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Axel
Marit Jensen, Bettina Howitz
Younes Megri
Grete Møldrup
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Axel
Director
Grete Møldrup
Editor
Marit Jensen
Writer
Bettina Howitz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leïla
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leïla 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 directed Leïla?
Leïla was directed by Gabriel Axel.
Who stars in Leïla?
The principal cast of Leïla includes Mélanie Doutey, Arnaud Binard, Malika El-Omari, Azedinne Bouayad, Christian E. Christiansen.
When was Leïla released and how long is it?
Leïla was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Leïla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leïla was composed by Younes Megri.