Leila

United States, January 2003
FILM, Fiction, 18 min.

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directed by
Jean-Cyril Rossier
Written by
Jean-Cyril Rossier
Status
In distribution

Leila, a 28-year-old actress was the victim of sexual assault as a child. Like the countless children who have experienced this horror she becomes an adult who feels unworthy of true love. Secretly she blames herself and recreates her abuse through meaningless sexual encounters. Leila's life changes when she meets a man who comes to her with compassion and love. To prevent herself from destroying this love she must face her assailant and destroy her fear.

credits

World Premiere
January 2003
Original Version
French (english subtitles),  colour, VHS/S-VHS, 18 min.
Production
Baraka Productions LLC
Producer
directed by
Jean-Cyril Rossier
Written by
Jean-Cyril Rossier
Cinemato­graphy
Claire Mathon
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