Laila in Haifa
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1h 39m
Directed by Amos Gitai • Arthouse • 2020 • Israel, France • English, Arabic, Hebrew with English subtitles
Starring Maria Zreik, Khawla Ibraheem,Hana Laslo
With an ensemble cast of both Israeli and Palestinian actors, “Laila in Haifa” explores the interweaving stories of five women set over one night in a club in the port town of Haifa. Laced with wry humor, Amos Gitai presents a candid snapshot of contemporary life in one of the last remaining spaces where Israelis and Palestinians come together to engage in face‐to‐face relationships.
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