Laelaa Explained

Laelaa
Director:Hamid Ali
Screenplay:Hamid Ali
Producer:Hamid Ali
Starring:Yoosuf Shafeeu
Hamid Ali
Amira Ismail
Hassan Manik
Ahmed Easa
Music:Ayyuman Shareef
Studio:Learner's Production
Country:Maldives
Language:Dhivehi

Laelaa is a 2011 Maldivian romantic drama film produced and directed by Hamid Ali. Produced under Learner's Production, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail, Hamid Ali, Hassan Manik and Ahmed Easa in pivotal roles.[1] The film was released on 29 September 2018.[2]

Cast

Release and response

The film was released on 29 September 2011. Upon release the film received negative response from critics.[1] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily was satisfied with the moral of the story while blaming the weak screenplay for the "fragile film".[1] "Laela is too slow and dragged, some scenes get too lengthy leaving the audience yawning at boredom. The story is predictable and lacks reality".[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: "Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed? . Divehi . Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 6 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111011190147/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 . dead . 11 October 2011 . 5 October 2018 .
  2. News: Laela's premiere: A big satisfaction for Hamid . Divehi . Haveeru . Nadheem . Ahmed . 29 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111002195434/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/110747 . dead . 2 October 2011 . 11 October 2018 .