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Laila's Birthday

Original title: Eid milad Laila
  • 20082008
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
501
YOUR RATING
Laila's Birthday (2008)
Drama
Abu Laila used to be a judge, but because the government doesn't have the means to renew his assignment he is forced to be a taxi driver. On the day his daughter Laila becomes seven years ol... Read allAbu Laila used to be a judge, but because the government doesn't have the means to renew his assignment he is forced to be a taxi driver. On the day his daughter Laila becomes seven years old his wife insists that he'll be at home early and bring her a present and a cake. Abu Lai... Read allAbu Laila used to be a judge, but because the government doesn't have the means to renew his assignment he is forced to be a taxi driver. On the day his daughter Laila becomes seven years old his wife insists that he'll be at home early and bring her a present and a cake. Abu Laila's has nothing else on his mind then completing this mission. But the daily life in Pale... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
501
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rashid Masharawi
  • Writer
    • Rashid Masharawi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mohammad Bakri
    • Areen Omari
    • Nour Zoubi
  • Director
    • Rashid Masharawi
  • Writer
    • Rashid Masharawi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mohammad Bakri
    • Areen Omari
    • Nour Zoubi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination

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    Mohammad Bakri and Nour Zoubi in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Mohammad Bakri in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Mohammad Bakri in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Mohammad Bakri in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Mohammad Bakri in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Saleh Bakri in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Mohammad Bakri in Laila's Birthday (2008)
    Mohammad Bakri and Nour Zoubi in Laila's Birthday (2008)
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    Top cast

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    Mohammad Bakri
    Mohammad Bakri
    • Abu Laila
    • (as Mohammed Bakri)
    Areen Omari
    Areen Omari
    • Um Laila
    Nour Zoubi
    • Laila
    Housam Abu Aishe
    • Gas Station Employee
    Valantina Abu Aq'ssah
    • Woman in the Queue
    Najah Abu El Heija
    • Crying Widow
    Ahmad Abu Sal'oum
    • Second Taxi Driver
    Khaled Al Masou
    • Employee of the Ministry of Justice
    Rawan Ao'de
    • Student Couple
    Mahmoud Awadd
    • The Mechanic
    Marwan Awadd
    • Armed Man
    Saleh Bakri
    Saleh Bakri
    • Former Prisoner
    Yahya Barakat
    • Cake Seller
    Badran Bedarin
    • The Mechanic's Son
    Mahmoud El Cheikh
    • Passenger to the Factory Zone
    Fadi El Ghoul
    • The Injured Man
    Ismael El Habbash
    • Woman's Husband
    • (as Ismael Habbash)
    Walid Abed Elsalam
    • Director of Ministry of Justice
    • (as Walid Abed Elssalam)
    • Director
      • Rashid Masharawi
    • Writer
      • Rashid Masharawi(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    User reviews5

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    10/10
    Absolutely endearing - especially for fathers and daughters everywhere
    I had the privilege of watching the world premiere of this Palestinian movie (English title - Laila's Birthday) at the Toronto International Film Festival yesterday. It is filmed in Ramallah and follows the life of one father in a war-torn country and his efforts to make his daughter's birthday a special one.

    The director has intricately inter-weaved the humorous situation of the main character with the obvious tragedy that's a part of everyday life in Palestine, and created a movie that touches everyone, no matter where you're from. It is by no-means a serious movie nor a depressing one - it just teaches you to take life as it comes.

    It's a must-watch for people who are willing to explore movies beyond Hollywood made by people from different cultures, and see what they have to offer to the world of films. Thank you, TIFF for bringing this beautiful film to me.

    10/10 to Rashid for his moving film, Mohammed Bakri for his BRILLIANT acting, and TIFF for great taste!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2009 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Occupied Palestinian Territory
      • Tunisia
      • Netherlands
    • Language
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • L'Anniversaire de Leïla
    • Filming locations
      • Ramallah, Palestine
    • Production companies
      • Cinema Production Center
      • Cinétéléfilms
      • Sweetwater Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,689
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $92
      • May 31, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,622
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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