David & Layla

David & Layla film poster

Directed by
Jay JonroyJay Jonroy

Produced by
Jay Jonroy

co-producers = Gill Holland, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof

Written by
Jay Jonroy

Starring
David Moscow, Shiva Rose

Distributed by
Films International Corp

released = 2008
runtime = 106 min

Language
English/

6 Awards, 25 International Film Festivals.

David & Layla is a 2008 film is directed by Jay Jonroy, a dual American and British citizen (ex- exiled Iraqi), New York and Paris-based film writer, producer, and director.

Jay has won six Awards including the Spirit of the Independent Award for his debut American feature film in English, David & Layla.

David & Layla won the Audience Award against La Vie en Rose, 2 Days in Paris and Lady Chatterley among the top ‘Love’ films of International Cinema at the oldest Amour film festival in the world held during Valentine week in Europe.

David & Layla is inspired by the true story of the Muslim-Jewish couple Alwand Jaff and her husband, David Ruby

Trailer, 25 Reviews including New York Times, Variety and Washington Post, Film Clips, Photos, Press Kit at

• David & Layla Official Movie Site.

Plot

Inspired by a true story: a modern Romeo & Juliet; a “Spicy Romantic Comedy” about the sparks that 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 playful 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?

Cast

1. David Moscow
2. Shiva Rose McDermott
3. Callie Thorne
4. Peter Van Wagner
5. Polly Adams
6. Will Janowitz
7. Anna George
8. Ed Chemaly
9. Alexander Blaise
10. Tibor Feldman

External links

• New York Times review
• Washington Post review
• Variety review
• Jewish News Weeklyreview
• David & Layla on Netflix
• David & Layla at Yahoo! Movies
• Newroz Films
• David & Layla Official Movie Site

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