David & Layla (2005)

Director:

Jay Jonroy

Writer (WGA):

Jay Jonroy (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | History | Romance | War

Tagline:

Kosher meets Halal!

Plot:

Star-crossed lovers, David & Layla- Romeo & Juliet in New York with a twist!. Inspired by a true story, a spicy romantic comedy...via Iraq & Jerusalem.

Plot Keywords:

Muslim | Dancer | Star Crossed Lovers | TV Host | Refugee

Awards:

6 wins

Cast

David Moscow	...	David Fine
Shiva Rose	...	Layla
Callie Thorne	...	Abby, David's fiancee
Peter Van Wagner	...	Mel Fine
Polly Adams	...	Judith Fine
Will Janowitz	...	Woody Fine
Ed Chemaly	...	Uncle Ali "Al"
Alexander Blaise	...	Francois
Anna George	...	Zina, Uncle Al's wife
Ken Kliban	...	Dr. Jacobson, vasectomy doctor
Albert Macklin	...	Dr. Susswein, the shrink
Hany Kamal	...	Imam
Tibor Feldman	...	Rabbi Rabinovich
Joseph Kamal	...	Howar, Saz / Tanbur player.
Anahid	...	Aunt Aftaw Khan

Also Known As:

Kosher & Halal (USA) (working title)
Sex & Happiness (USA) (working title)
Sex & Spice (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

106 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Newroz Films

Trivia:

This film is inspired by a true love story. Married since 1990, the real David & Layla now live in Paris. They flew to New York to meet the cast and the crew during the production of this film. The real Layla designed Layla's wedding dress. She is the guest with green eyes and dark hair who is one of the Kurdish dancing women in bright golden orange gilet, during the wedding. Her husband, the real David, plays himself as the new vasectomy patient who answers to his real name, David Ruby, and gets the appointment with Dr. Jacobson.

All You Need is Love!

A modern tale for the ages. Told with genuine tenderness and respect for both sides of the coin, "David & Layla" is the love story of a Muslim woman and a Jewish man. Peppered with interesting historical tidbits of information and unexpected laughs, the movie's strength lies in the fact that Jonroy has a healthy respect for his characters and never takes a side other than basically saying "Forget all the petty nonsense in the world. All you need is love.". Moreover, Jonroy never condescends; everyone and their relative perspectives are treated with equal respect (no small feat, considering the subject matter!). The writing, directing and acting are superb. If you want a break from the usual Hollywood dreck, go see this movie. It's a welcomed breath of fresh air.