Description
Inspired by a true story, film has received 5 Awards. It won against Two Days in Paris, Lady Chatterley, Paris Je t'aime and La Vie en Rose among the top amour films of World Cinema- David & Layla received the Prix du Public at the oldest Love fest in the World (Mons/Belgium 23rd Int'l Amour Film Fest, held during Valentine.) **** "An earnest, frequently funny comedy. Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." - Lisa Nesselson, VARIETY. ++++ Hollywood actress Shiva Rose (Layla) received 'Best Breakthrough Performance' Award.
With over 20 reviews, Shiva Rose is now the highest, consistently praised Iranian actress in America. ++++ David & Layla was featured in May 2007 in Panorama at the Verona/Italy International Amore Film Festival, as a modern interpretation of Romeo & Juliet. **** "A bold, politically relevant film against impossible odds." - Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate, Academy Award nominee Writer. **** "Let's call for a ceasefire in the hostilities in the Middle East, require all combatants to take a 108-minute break and watch this movie. A perfect companion piece to the Oscar-winning short film 'West Bank Story.' " - Keith D. Cohen, Jewish Chronicle. **** "A superior variation on My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with unexpected insights." - Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.
Admission Fee
$10
E-Mail
DavidandLayla@NewrozFilms.com
Website
Trailer, 20+ Reviews and Showtimes of all U.S. cities at: http://www.davidandlayla.com/review_links.html. ++++ Film opens on this date. It will continue to play for a week or more as long as Iranians $ American friends go to see it, especially during the first weekend!
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