---
title: "Laila in Haifa"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/laila-in-haifa-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 728107
imdb_id: "tt12716170"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Laila in Haifa (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/laila-in-haifa-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Laila in Haifa" (2021).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count target: 150-190 words.
Title: Laila in Haifa.
Release Year/Date: 2021 (also mentioned as 2020 on IMDb, but 2021 is the primary date in most sources). French release date: 09/01/2021.
Director: Amos Gitai.
Cast: Maria Zreik, Khawla Ibraheem, Bahira Ablassi, Naama Preis.
Genres: History, Romance, and Comedy.
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Setting: A nightclub with an adjoining contemporary art gallery in the port town of Haifa, Israel.
Plot/Premise: Set over one fateful night. Explores the interweaving stories of five women. The location serves as a microcosm where diverse people meet, including Jews, Muslims, gays, heterosexuals, and transvestites. The customers include both Israelis and Palestinians. The setting is described as a peaceful hideout where women can find shelter from male bullying and arrogance.
Filming location: Shot entirely in the nightclub and adjoining art gallery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Kino Film Collection | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Kino Film Collection, Kino Film Collection Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Amos Gitai

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maria Zreik** as *Laila*
- **Naama Preis** as *Naama*
- **Tsahi Halevi** as *Gil*
- **Makram J. Khoury** as *Kamal*
- **Bahira Ablassi** as *Bahira*
- **Hana Laslo**
- **Clara Khoury**
- **Hisham Suliman**
- **Thomas Baum**
- **Asher Lax**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Laila in Haifa online?
Laila in Haifa is currently available to watch or stream on Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Laila in Haifa worth watching?
Laila in Haifa holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging History, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Laila in Haifa and when was it released?
Laila in Haifa is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Laila in Haifa?
Laila in Haifa was directed by Amos Gitai.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Laila in Haifa — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/728107)
- [Laila in Haifa (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/728107/cast)
- [Laila in Haifa (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12716170/)
- [Laila in Haifa (2021) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/laila-in-haifa/credits)
- [Laila in Haifa (2021) - Amos Gitai | Cast and Crew | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/laila-in-haifa-am234696/cast-crew)

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