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Release Year1949
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
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DirectorAhmed Kamel Morsi
WritersAhmed Kamel Morsi, Mohamed Salman
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsLayla in Iraq
About Layla in Iraq
A young singer is renowned and surrounded by admirers, but despite his success and numerous fans, he is not romantically involved with any of them. He continues to search for the girl of his dreams until he finds her – a beautiful girl who reciprocates his feelings of love. However, his admirers use every means to sabotage this beautiful relationship.
Directed by Ahmed Kamel Morsi, Layla in Iraq leans on a strong ensemble — Jaafar Al-Saadi, Ibrahim Jalal, Afifa Iskandar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1949.
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