CERN CineClub - David and Layla

Wednesday 1 Apr 2015, 20:00 → 21:50 Europe/Zurich

503/1-001 - Council Chamber (CERN)

In partnership with FIFOG, le Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève

David and Layla  

Directed by Jay Jonroy Alany (USA/UK, 2006) 108 minutes

David, a TV host, becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla - a mysterious, sensual dancer. Layla turns out to be a Muslim refugee. Teased by 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?

Original version English; French subtitles