Characters & Themes
Leila (1997) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1997 · 125 mins · Persian
- Directed by
- Dariush Mehrjui
- Starring
- Ali Mosaffa, Leila Hatami, Mohammadreza Sharifinia, Shaghayegh Farahani, Jamileh Sheikhi, Turan Mehrzad
The story follows a partially modern Iranian couple who strive to reject the entrenched customs and attitudes of the older generation. Their attempt to break free from traditional expectations is undermined by the husband’s inability to assert the necessary strength, leaving their battle largely unsuccessful.
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