UNITED KINGDOM · 2026

Layla

Amrou Al-Kadhi
identity and self-discovery queer love and romance cultural identity personal transformation authenticity
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When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themself in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are.

Year2026
CountryUnited Kingdom
DirectorAmrou Al-Kadhi
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