Summaries

When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themselves in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are.

Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. The two start an intoxicating romance, but as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max's interest, they both have to face uncomfortable truths.

Details

Keywords
  • appropriation of the female body
  • appropriation of the female gender
  • appropriation of female imagery
  • caricature of the female image
  • caricature of the female gender
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jan 17, 2024
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English Arabic
Production companies Film4 British Film Institute (BFI) AUM Group

Box office

Gross worldwide $79898

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

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