Layla
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This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
The nature of modern relationships and coming to terms with differing values lies at the heart of Amrou Al-Kadhi’s striking feature debut.
Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. But as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both must face uncomfortable truths.
Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. But as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both must face uncomfortable truths.
Content Warning: This film contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Director
Amrou Al-Kadhi
Cast
Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex, Safiyya Ingar, Terique Jarrett, Darkwah, Sarah Agha, Self Esteem, Emma McDonald, Smilla, Ghazi Al Ruffai, Baby
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Abbeygate Cinema, Bury St Edmunds
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Mon 11th Nov, 17:30
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Forum Cinema Hexham, Northumberland
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Newlyn Filmhouse
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Rheged, Penrith
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Catford Mews, London
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Omniplex High Wycombe
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Reading Biscuit Factory
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Storyhouse, Chester
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Sidcup Storyteller
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Omniplex Sutton
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Throwley Yard Cinema, Sutton
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The Loewen Cinema, Mablethorpe
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Savoy Cinema Catterick
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Mon 11th Nov, 18:00
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Curzon Kingston, Kingston-upon-Thames
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Omniplex Sunderland
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Omniplex Ipswich
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Curzon Knutsford
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Curzon Canterbury Riverside
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Mon 11th Nov, 18:30
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Curzon Oxford
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Mon 11th Nov, 18:40
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Brunswick Moviebowl, Londonderry
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Mon 11th Nov, 19:00
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Fakenham Central Cinema
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Mon 11th Nov, 19:00
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Star and Shadow Cinema, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Mon 11th Nov, 19:00
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Las Port Righ, Portree
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The Light Bolton
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Mon 11th Nov, 19:00
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Parkway Cinema Beverley
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Mon 11th Nov, 19:00
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Layla
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This event is part of Escapes, a new offering that gives you the chance to get down to your local cinema for free! Supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding.
The nature of modern relationships and coming to terms with differing values lies at the heart of Amrou Al-Kadhi’s striking feature debut.
Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. But as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both must face uncomfortable truths.
Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. But as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both must face uncomfortable truths.
Content Warning: This film contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Director
Amrou Al-Kadhi
Cast
Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex, Safiyya Ingar, Terique Jarrett, Darkwah, Sarah Agha, Self Esteem, Emma McDonald, Smilla, Ghazi Al Ruffai, Baby
This film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.
