Sunday - March 16, 2008
DAVID & LAYLA at Sundance Cinemas, Madison, WI
Persian American Hollywood actress Shiva Rose stars in this film inspired by a true story. Winner of "Best Breakthrough Performance" and with praises of "excellent", "star-making performance" etc. in over 20 reviews, Shiva Rose is now consistently the highest praised Middle Eastern actress in America.
DAVID & LAYLA has received 5 Awards. It won Prix du Public against World's Amour films - including 2 Days in Paris, Lady Chatterley, Paris Je t'aime, and La Vie en Rose - at the oldest Love fest. in the world (23rd Annual Int'l Amour Film Fest. held during VALENTINE in Mons/Belgium.)
Sundance Cinemas, Hilldale Mall
430 N. Midvale Blvd
Madison, WI 53705 Tel: 608-316-6900.
Tkts & Showtimes: http://www.sundancecinemas.com/sundance_608.html
More than 20 Press Reviews at: http://www.davidandlayla.com/review_links.html
**** "An earnest, frequently funny comedy. Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." - Lisa Nesselson, VARIETY.
++++ Hollywood actress Shiva Rose (Layla) received 'Best Breakthrough Performance' Award. With over 20 reviews, Shiva Rose is now the highest, consistently praised Iranian actress in America.
++++ David & Layla was featured in May 2007 in Panorama at the Verona/Italy International Amore Film Festival, as a modern interpretation of Romeo & Juliet.
**** "A bold, politically relevant film against impossible odds." - Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate, Academy Award nominee Writer.
***** "Take the star-crossed romance of Romeo & Juliet, add some graphic sexual humor a la The 40-Year-Old Virgin and toss into the crucible of Middle East politics, and you get David & Layla, a frothy romantic comedy. Every scene Callie Thorne is in crackles with unhinged hilarity. David & Layla is suffused with the warmth and passion of the filmmaker Jay Jonroy." - Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post.
**** "Let's call for a ceasefire in the hostilities in the Middle East, require all combatants to take a 108-minute break and watch this movie. A perfect companion piece to the Oscar-winning short film 'West Bank Story.' " - Keith D. Cohen, Jewish Chronicle.
**** "A superior variation on My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with unexpected insights." - Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.
***** "It's hard not to be infected by the good humor and sheer joie de vivre of 'David & Layla'." - Ella Taylor, LA Weekly.
Film opens on this date. It will continue to play for a week or more as long as Iranians $ American friends go to see it, especially during the first weekend!
Trailer, Film Clips, 20+ Reviews and Showtimes at Official Movie Site: : http://www.DavidandLayla.com
Contact: DavidandLayla@newrozfilms.com
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Previous Events:
- Googoosh Special with Farhad Zamani - Monday - March 3, 2008
- DAVID & LAYLA Valentine opening in TULSA, OKLAHOMA - Friday - February 15, 2008
- DAVID & LAYLA at Nevada Musuem of Art, RENO - Sunday - December 16, 2007
- Nowrooz 1385 - Tuesday - March 21, 2006
- IRAN RUNNERS & WALKERS +KABOB - Sunday - August 8, 2004
- IRAN RUNNERS & WALKERS +KABOB - Thursday - August 5, 2004
- More Logos - Monday - January 3, 2000
- First 7ROOZ Annual Boat Party - First Meeting Minutes - Sunday - January 2, 2000
- A Moderator's Guide to 7rooz.com: Posting Events - Saturday - January 1, 2000
