Leila and the Wolves (1984)

Drawing on the Arab heritage of oral tradition and mosaic pattern, Leila and the Wolves is an exploration of the collective memory of Arab women and their hidden role in history throughout the past half century both in Palestine and in Lebanon.

Directed by: Heiny Srour

Cast: Nabila Zeitouni, Rafik Ali Ahmad, Raja Nehme, Emilia Fouad, Ferial Abillamah, Zafira Cattan, Wissal El Sayyed, Yolande Asmar, Toufic Mrad, Antoinette Negib, Mona Karim, Faten Chahine

Genres: Drama, History, War

Rating: 6.5/10

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