Leïla (2001 film)

Leïla is a 2001 Danish film directed by Gabriel Axel.

Plot
A young Danish guy, Nils, is visiting Morocco, where he meets the 16-year-old Berber girl Leïla. It marks the beginning of a great, all-encompassing passion. Leïla must defy her family to be with Nils, and their love has big consequences.

Cast

 * Mélanie Doutey as Leïla
 * Arnaud Binard as Nils
 * Malika El-Omari as Moona
 * Azeddine Bouayad as Brahim
 * Michel Bouquet - narrator
 * Mitch Bateman as party goer
 * Christian E. Christiansen as Nils' friend no. 2
 * as Nils' friend no. 1 (uncredited)

Reception
The film was met with very negative reviews and was a box office bomb. Swedish film critic in Variety wrote "Pic feels tepid and devoid of emotional involvement. Due to the use of v.o., the two leads never get a real chance to convey their characters' emotions."