Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream
إركالا حلم كلكامش
Synopsis
In a burning Baghdad, a homeless boy escapes into myth, seeking to resurrect his parents. As his friend is drawn into violence, Chum-Chum must save him, guided by the shadows of Gilgamesh and the Lamassu in a city that refuses to die.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Al Daradji
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohamed Al Daradji, Karim Traïdia, Shahad Ameen, Falih Hassan Shamkhi
- Original Title
- إركالا حلم كلكامش
- Country of Origin
- Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Iraqi Independent Film Center, Image Nation Studios, Humanfilm, Lionceau Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Al Daradji
Mohamed Al Daradji, Karim Traïdia, Shahad Ameen, Falih Hassan Shamkhi
Saed Nikzat, Mohamed Al Daradji, Salam Salman
Mathilde Muyard
Derek Dauchy
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Al Daradji
Director
Mohamed Al Daradji
Writer
Karim Traïdia
Writer
Shahad Ameen
Writer
Falih Hassan Shamkhi
Writer
Saed Nikzat
Director of Photography
Mohamed Al Daradji
Director of Photography
Salam Salman
Director of Photography
Mathilde Muyard
Editor
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What is Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream about?
In a burning Baghdad, a homeless boy escapes into myth, seeking to resurrect his parents. As his friend is drawn into violence, Chum-Chum must save him, guided by the shadows of Gilgamesh and the Lamassu in a city that refuses to die.
Who directed Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream?
Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream was directed by Mohamed Al Daradji.
Who stars in Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream?
The principal cast of Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream includes Youssef Husham Al-Thahabi, Hussein Raad Zuwayr, Lojin Star Naimal, Samar Kazem Jawad, Ameer Ali Jabarah.
When was Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream released and how long is it?
Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.