Santa Claus in Baghdad
Synopsis
In impoverished Baghdad under Saddam's dictatorship, 16-year-old Amal hopes to regain her social status at school by volunteering to find a book as a class gift for the departing literature teacher. Meanwhile, her emotionally fragile little brother becomes obsessed with the notion that a visiting uncle from America--whom he confuses with Santa Claus--will bring him toys. Ashamed never to have been able to give his son a toy, the child's father sells some more prized family possessions and buys a model car for him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tamara Dhia
Amal
Nora Armani
Amal's Mother
Demosthenes Chrysan
Amal's Father
May Calamawy
Hala (as May El Calamawy)
John Rahal Sarrouf
Mr. Kareem
Miriam Habib
Student 1
Alexandra Nader
Student 2
Ameena Sais
Rafeeka
Sara Hassan
Deena
Dody Eid
Bilal
David Zaki
Sami
Marie-Thérèse Abou-Daoud
Bilal's Teacher
Manny Piatos
Uncle Omar
Monica Farrington
Fareeda
Nikhail Asnani
Fareeda's Son
Nadia Hassan
Fareeda's Daughter
Gershon Eigner
Book Merchant
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raouf Zaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Raouf Zaki, Elsa Marston
- Original Score
- Marcel Khalife
- Original Title
- Santa Claus in Baghdad
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raouf Zaki
Raouf Zaki, Elsa Marston
Marcel Khalife
Raouf Zaki
Department Leadership Roster
Raouf Zaki
Writer
Raouf Zaki
Director
Raouf Zaki
Editor
Elsa Marston
Writer
John El Manahi
Production Design
Caroline Errington
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Claus in Baghdad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santa Claus in Baghdad about?
In impoverished Baghdad under Saddam's dictatorship, 16-year-old Amal hopes to regain her social status at school by volunteering to find a book as a class gift for the departing literature teacher. Meanwhile, her emotionally fragile little brother becomes obsessed with the notion that a visiting uncle from America--whom he confuses with Santa Claus--will bring him toys. Ashamed never to have been able to give his son a toy, the child's father sells some more prized family possessions and buys a model car for him.
Who directed Santa Claus in Baghdad?
Santa Claus in Baghdad was directed by Raouf Zaki.
Who stars in Santa Claus in Baghdad?
The principal cast of Santa Claus in Baghdad includes Tamara Dhia, Nora Armani, Demosthenes Chrysan, May Calamawy, John Rahal Sarrouf.
When was Santa Claus in Baghdad released and how long is it?
Santa Claus in Baghdad was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Santa Claus in Baghdad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santa Claus in Baghdad was composed by Marcel Khalife.