David & Layla

David & Layla
Film poster
Directed by	Jay Jonroy
Produced by	Jay Jonroy Gill Holland Isen Robbins Aimee Schoof
Written by	Jay Jonroy
Starring	David Moscow Shiva Rose
Distributed by	Films International Corp
Release date(s)	October 21, 2005
Running time	106 minutes
Language	English

David & Layla is a 2005 independent film directed by Jay Jonroy.

Plot

Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David (David Moscow), TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla (Shiva Rose) - a mysterious, sensual dancer who turns out to be a refugee. David's reckless pursuit of Layla sets off an unveiling of the similarities and contrasts of their ancient cultures. His lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla a sensitive, intelligent war survivor with a rich culture that echoes his own. But their families are dead set against their unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose: David or Dr. Ahmad? Will David and Layla follow their hearts and blast through centuries of religious animosity? The film was inspired by the true story of the Muslim-Jewish couple Alwand Jaff and her husband David Ruby, both of whom have cameo roles in the film.

Cast

• David Moscow
• Shiva Rose
• Callie Thorne
• Peter Van Wagner
• Polly Adams
• Will Janowitz
• Anna George
• Ed Chemaly
• Alexander Blaise
• Tibor Feldman

Reception

The Washington Post called it "a frothy little romantic comedy."^[1] Variety described it as "an earnest, frequently funny comedy."^[2] Film Journal International said "the picture takes its time in developing momentum; once attained, it becomes a watchable, optimistic cri de coeur."^[3]

References

1. ^ Hornaday, Ann (August 3, 2007). "Culture-Crossed Lovers". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/02/AR2007080200609.html. 
2. ^ Nesselson, Lisa (July 19, 2007). "David & Layla". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934225.html?categoryid=31&cs=1. 
3. ^ Karten, Harvey S. (Febreuary 19, 2008). "David & Layla". Film Journal International. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/david_and_layla/. 

External links

• David & Layla at the Internet Movie Database