Baghdad Messi
Synopsis
The talented Hamoudi is an 11-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and an ultimate dream to one day reach the level of his idol Lionel Messi. The day Hamoudi is caught in a horrific suicide attempt, he wakes up severely injured in a hospital. As his parents struggle to keep the family safe, Hamoudi is determined to fight for his shattered dream.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfestival Oostende
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sahim Omar Kalifa
- Screenplay & Story
- Sahim Omar Kalifa, Kobe van Steenberghe, Ruth Mellaerts
- Original Score
- Frédéric Vercheval
- Original Title
- Baghdad Messi
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Iraq, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 10.80 Films, Rola Productions, A Team Productions, Column Film, mîtosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sahim Omar Kalifa
Sahim Omar Kalifa, Kobe van Steenberghe, Ruth Mellaerts
Frédéric Vercheval
Anton Mertens
Dorith Vinken
Kobe van Steenberghe, Hendrik Verthé, Roj Hajo, Elise Van Marcke
Department Leadership Roster
Sahim Omar Kalifa
Director
Kobe van Steenberghe
Writer
Ruth Mellaerts
Writer
Kobe van Steenberghe
Producer
Hendrik Verthé
Producer
Frédéric Vercheval
Original Music Composer
Anton Mertens
Director of Photography
Dorith Vinken
Editor
Zevi Harman
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Baghdad Messi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baghdad Messi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baghdad Messi about?
The talented Hamoudi is an 11-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and an ultimate dream to one day reach the level of his idol Lionel Messi. The day Hamoudi is caught in a horrific suicide attempt, he wakes up severely injured in a hospital. As his parents struggle to keep the family safe, Hamoudi is determined to fight for his shattered dream.
Who directed Baghdad Messi?
Baghdad Messi was directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa.
Who stars in Baghdad Messi?
The principal cast of Baghdad Messi includes Atheer Adel, Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah, Zahraa Ghandour, Safa Najem, Adil Abdulrahman.
When was Baghdad Messi released and how long is it?
Baghdad Messi was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Baghdad Messi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baghdad Messi was composed by Frédéric Vercheval.