Leila(1999)
لیلا
Leila Synopsis
This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs and old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.
Leila (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Dariush Mehrjui, released on May 14, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Leila Hatami, Ali Mosaffa, Jamileh Sheikhi and Turan Mehrzad. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Dariush Mehrjui
- Writers:
- Mahnaz Ansarian, Dariush Mehrjui
- Producers:
- Dariush Mehrjui, Faramarz Farazmand
- Cinematographer:
- Mahmoud Kalari
- Composer:
- Kayvan Jahanshahi
- Production:
- Farabi Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Leila (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Leila before you stream it.
Leila Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leila Hatami
as Leila, the Wife
Ali Mosaffa
as Reza, the Husband
Jamileh Sheikhi
as Reza's Mother
Turan Mehrzad
as Leila's Mother
- Amir Pievar
Amir Pievar
as Reza's Father
Mohammadreza Sharifinia
as Leila's Uncle
Shaghayegh Farahani
as Second Wife
- Payam Saberi
Payam Saberi
Key crew
Directed by Dariush Mehrjui, written by Mahnaz Ansarian and Dariush Mehrjui, produced by Dariush Mehrjui and Faramarz Farazmand.
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Leila Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 39 ratings.
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Leila – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Leila online?
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Leila (1999) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Leila?
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The main cast of Leila (1999) includes Leila Hatami, Ali Mosaffa, Jamileh Sheikhi, Turan Mehrzad and Amir Pievar. The film was directed by Dariush Mehrjui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Leila released?
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Leila was released on May 14, 1999 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Leila worth watching?
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Leila (1999) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Leila?
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Yes. The official Leila trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.