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Elaha

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A naked young woman stands in front of a running washing machine. Flashback. 22-year-old Elaha is trying by all means to regain her supposed "innocence", which she lost through sex. A plastic surgeon is supposed to help her. But she cannot afford the money for the costly surgical procedure. In her efforts to find an alternative, she comes across a special product. But this supposed solution forces her into self-exploitation.

Critics Reviews

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 04/29/2024
4/5
This accomplished debut feature from Armenian-born director Milena Aboyan stands out, exploring the theme, and the knotty complexity of Elaha’s cultural identity, with sensitivity, brisk energy and a sure directorial hand. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 04/24/2024
3/5
It is a drama which hits the buttons squarely and efficiently, but might perhaps have played better as a three-part TV drama. Go to Full Review Connor Lightbody TAKE ONE Magazine 07/04/2024
4/5
Aboyan’s directorial debut...pulls no punches in indicting antiquated practices and traditions around policing women’s sexuality Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 04/30/2024
3.5/5
Even if the plot wobbles a bit, writer-director Milena Abovan is deliberately provoking the audience, skilfully depicting how helpless women can feel in a macho society. Go to Full Review Tom Beasley The Popcorn Muncher (Substack) 04/27/2024
It’s a film that never provides easy answers, exploring what it means to be a young woman with one foot in tradition and the other in modern freedoms. Well worth your time. Go to Full Review Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf 04/26/2024
3/5
Elaha has a real-life feel, almost like a dramatised documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Jonas H 04/11/2024 Wonderful movie, with extremely strong cinematography! In the beginning, the writing (especially the dialogue) seemed slightly off, but that changed in the first couple of minutes. One of the best movies I´ve seen this year. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Milena Aboyan

Director

Bayan Layla

Elaha

Hadnet Tesfai

Stella Zahaye

Derya Durmaz

Elaha's mother

Nazmi Kirik

Elaha's father

Slavko Popadic

Yusuf
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Movie Info

Synopsis A naked young woman stands in front of a running washing machine. Flashback. 22-year-old Elaha is trying by all means to regain her supposed "innocence", which she lost through sex. A plastic surgeon is supposed to help her. But she cannot afford the money for the costly surgical procedure. In her efforts to find an alternative, she comes across a special product. But this supposed solution forces her into self-exploitation.
Director
Milena Aboyan
Producer
Matthias Greving
Screenwriter
Milena Aboyan, Milena Aboyan, Constantin Hatz
Production Co
Kinescope Film
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 50m