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Two New York Sneak Previews

17 Official Film Festival Selections, 2 Wins.

Persian American “Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY

"This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. This outright charmer by Jay Jonroy has the potential of being a broad crowd-pleaser, along the lines of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Only David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights…” Joe Baltake.

From an impossible romance, a hope (a fantasy!) for peace:

David & Layla - A Jewish Muslim Romantic Comedy! Set in New York- inspired by a true story!

7:30 pm Tues, Oct 3rd, & Oct 10th at Makor/Steinhardt, 35 West 67th @ Columbus.

Tkts: Tel charge 212 415 5500 Or at Makor

Or online: www.Makor.org then click then

Press & Industry passes contact: dv@NewrozFilms.com or 1 212 757 4743.

Though Layla is Kurdish, Shiva plays her as she’s meant to be: a symbol of the grace & femininity of women from the Middle East and the Islamic world- from Baghdad to Beirut, from Tehran to Los Angeles. Layla's dilemma to keep the best of her rich Eastern culture while adapting to and accepting the best of Western culture and freedom is common to millions of women in Diaspora. The film uses comedy, romance and sensuality as playful veils to highlight and celebrate the history, politics, and the glorious diversity of culture, music, food, and art of the Middle East.

Also screening at Makor at 7.30PM Tues Oct 10.

Makor also screened the controversial pro Palestinian films “Paradise Now” and “Edward Said: The Last Interview.”

Norouz 2006 Persian Art Festival was held at Makor.

David & Layla full info at: www.NewrozFilms.com

From: jay jonroy

Posted by 7rooz () at September 17, 2006 12:00 PM