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Leila (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 9

Fresh: 9

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Average Rating: 7.9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 9 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: Modern sensibilities clash with ancient customs in this poetic, emotional film from acclaimed Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. Newlyweds Reza and Leila--wealthy, young, deeply in love--face a crisis when Leila is diagnosed as... Modern sensibilities clash with ancient customs in this poetic, emotional film from acclaimed Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui. Newlyweds Reza and Leila--wealthy, young, deeply in love--face a crisis when Leila is diagnosed as infertile. The couple agrees that they don't need children, but Leila is still burdened with feelings of inadequacy, which are compounded by her mother-in-law's unrelenting demands for a child. Invoking tradition, Reza's mother insists that Leila must help find a second wife for him, one capable of producing a male heir. [More]

Starring: Leila Hatami, Ali Mosaffa, Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, Jamileh Sheikhi

Starring: Leila Hatami, Ali Mosaffa, Mohamad Reza Sharifinia, Jamileh Sheikhi

Director: Dariush Mehrjui

Director: Dariush Mehrjui
Screenwriter: Mahnaz Ansarian

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A compelling Iranian production, far less portentous than most movies from the country, and more emotionally potent.

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A richly developed psychodrama that reveals the crucial role self-esteem plays in our relationships.

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This is a very compelling and subtle film, it shows the current conflict in Iran between modernity and Islamic tradition.

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A powerfully articulated and subtle drama from famous Iranian director Dariush Mehrjui.

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From the first frame to the last, you feel an intimacy with Leila that is the result of flawless direction and excellent writing.

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A film of great sadness, the tragedy of a love torn apart by each partner's overeagerness to please the other.

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