Layla
Mon 11th Nov
Drama, Comedy, Romance
About the film
Layla
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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 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.
Content Warning: This film contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
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.
Showing at the following cinemas
Please provide a postcode to view nearby screenings.Westmorland Ltd: Rheged
Start Time
5:30pm
Address
Rheged, Penrith, CA11 0DQ, GB
The Light: The Light Bolton
Start Time
7:00pm
Address
The Light, Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton, BL1 2AL, GB
The Light: The Light Wisbech
Start Time
7:00pm
Address
The Light, Cromwell Rd, Wisbech, PE14 0RG, GB
The David Lean Cinema: David Lean Cinema
Start Time
7:30pm
Address
Croydon Clocktower, Croydon, CR9 1ET, GB
Macrobert Arts Centre: Macrobert Arts Centre
Start Time
8:00pm
Address
University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, GB
About the film
Layla
share
share
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 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.
Content Warning: This film contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
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.
This film will be shown with descriptive subtitles on screen.