Baghdad Messi
ميسي بغداد
Synopsis
Iraq, 2009. Little Hamoudi (10) is totally obsessed with football. Just as the rest of the world, he and his friends are eagerly looking forward to the Champions League finale FC Barcelona-Manchester United. The long awaited clash between Messi and Ronaldo. But then Hamoudi's television breaks down... Short film, not to be confused with the 2023 feature film.
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Baghdad Messi | A Short Film by Sahim Omar Kalifa
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-09-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sahim Omar Kalifa
- Original Title
- ميسي بغداد
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United Arab Emirates
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Budget
- $90
- Production Studios
- uFilm, Dubai Media and Entertainment Organisation, A Team Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sahim Omar Kalifa
Hendrik Verthé, Kobe van Steenberghe
Department Leadership Roster
Sahim Omar Kalifa
Director
Hendrik Verthé
Producer
Kobe van Steenberghe
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baghdad Messi
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What is Baghdad Messi about?
Iraq, 2009. Little Hamoudi (10) is totally obsessed with football. Just as the rest of the world, he and his friends are eagerly looking forward to the Champions League finale FC Barcelona-Manchester United. The long awaited clash between Messi and Ronaldo. But then Hamoudi's television breaks down... Short film, not to be confused with the 2023 feature film.
Who directed Baghdad Messi?
Baghdad Messi was directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa.
Who stars in Baghdad Messi?
The principal cast of Baghdad Messi includes Noor Al-Hoda, Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi, Hayder Helo, Abdulaziz Mohamed, Amir Yousef.
When was Baghdad Messi released and how long is it?
Baghdad Messi was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 19m.