Noor & Layla, Nicole Nwokolo and Sahar B. Agustin-Maleki portray a relationship between two queer women —in chapters marked by the five prayers of Islam.The innovative short film from director Fawzia Mirza (Signature Move) is told in reverse chronological order and is timed to the songs from a Muslim alarm clock.
But in addition to its format, Noor & Layla is a breakthrough depiction of a love that is rarely seen in mainstream media.
So no wonder it is premiering at this weekend's Outfest Fusion, a film festival dedicated to showcasing the stories of LGBTQ+ people of color.Below, Mirza shares a clip from and discusses Noor & Layla, which celebrates how "queer Muslim love is beautiful." Learn more about how to screen it and other films at.