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Lela (2001 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Lela' 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 Lela. It marks the beginning of a great, all-encompassing passion. Lela must defy her family to be with Nils, and their love has big consequences.
Cast
* Mlanie Doutey as Lela
* 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."
References
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