Set during the Turkish mastery of Buda, 'Leila and Gábor' tells the story of student Gábor and his companion escaping into the castle garden of Gül Baba. There, Gábor falls in love with Leila, the daughter of Gül Baba. Their love faces danger as Ali Pasha, who desires Leila for himself, has the two Hungarians captured and sentenced to execution. This tale intertwines romance and political tension amidst historical conflict.
Trivia:
1. The film's garden scenes were shot in the historic Gül Baba tomb area in Budapest, adding authentic ambiance to the narrative.
2. The casting of the lead actors was notable for including performers fluent in both Hungarian and Turkish, enhancing linguistic accuracy.
3. The production employed traditional Ottoman costumes, carefully recreated by historians to maintain period authenticity.