Mesocafé
Synopsis
A few weeks before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an underground blogger risks his life by travelling from Baghdad to London to campaign for the lifting of UN Sanctions on Iraq. As political intrigue thwarts his heartfelt attempts to highlight the suffering of his people under the sanctions, he takes refuge at Mesocafé, a little Baghdad in West London. With their Arab, Assyrian, Jewish and Kurdish heritage, members of the Iraqi community allow him into their lives, sharing with him their stories and dreams. It is here that he meets the beautiful Bisan.
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MESOCAFÉ Trailer (HQ)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-27
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
- Screenplay & Story
- Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
- Original Score
- Natalie Holt
- Original Title
- Mesocafé
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Natalie Holt
Alessio Valori
Schuman Hoque
Paul Hills, Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Department Leadership Roster
Alessio Valori
Director of Photography
Natalie Holt
Original Music Composer
Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Director
Schuman Hoque
Editor
Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Writer
Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesocafé
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What is Mesocafé about?
A few weeks before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an underground blogger risks his life by travelling from Baghdad to London to campaign for the lifting of UN Sanctions on Iraq. As political intrigue thwarts his heartfelt attempts to highlight the suffering of his people under the sanctions, he takes refuge at Mesocafé, a little Baghdad in West London. With their Arab, Assyrian, Jewish and Kurdish heritage, members of the Iraqi community allow him into their lives, sharing with him their stories and dreams. It is here that he meets the beautiful Bisan.
Who directed Mesocafé?
Mesocafé was directed by Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid.
Who stars in Mesocafé?
The principal cast of Mesocafé includes Nasri Sayegh, Daphne Alexander, Houda Echouafni, Andy Lucas, Raad Rawi.
When was Mesocafé released and how long is it?
Mesocafé was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Mesocafé?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mesocafé was composed by Natalie Holt.