David & Layla

David & Layla
  • Release date: 15 Feb 2012
  • Release year: 2005
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Country: United States
  • Keywords: neo screwball comedy, character names as title, forenames as title, three word title, oriental dance, israeli palestinian conflict, satire comedy, love, muslim, jerusalem
Plot:
Sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David, a TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla - a mysterious, sensual dancer. Layla turns out to be a Muslim refugee. Teased by specious tips from his ironic French cameraman, David madly pursues Layla. This sets off a veiling and unveiling of the similarities - and contrasts - of their ancient cultures. David's lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla, a sensitive, intelligent, war survivor with an ancient rich culture that echoes his own culture. But their families are dead set against this unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose: Muslim American Dr. Ahmad or Jewish American David? Will David and Layla follow their hearts to blast through centuries of religious animosity?
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