Baghdad in My Shadow
Synopsis
A wide variety of Iraqis in exile meet at Café Abu Nawas in London, including the architect Amal, the poet Taufiq and the gay IT specialist Muhannad. They all want to finally feel free in London - something that was denied them in their homeland. But adversity threatens...
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-03
Top Cast
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Haitham Abdel-Razzaq
Taufiq Jasim
Zahraa Ghandour
Amal
Waseem Abbas
Muhannad
Maxim Mehmet
Sven
Shervin Alenabi
Nasseer
Meriam Abbas
Maha
Awatef Naeem
Samira
Kae Bahar
Zeki
Ali Daim Mailiki
Ahmed Kamal
Farid Elouardi
Yassin
Andrew Buchan
Martin
Kerry Fox
Maude Robertson
Hazel O'Connor
Kate
Taro Bahar
Aro
Daniel Adegboyega
Mason
Felix Scott
Helen Bradbury
Ken Bones
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samir Jamal Al Din
- Screenplay & Story
- Samir Jamal Al Din, Furat al Jamil
- Original Score
- Walter Mair, Tom Linden
- Original Title
- Baghdad in My Shadow
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iraq, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, Coin Film, Ipso Facto Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samir Jamal Al Din
Samir Jamal Al Din, Furat al Jamil
Walter Mair, Tom Linden
Alfredo de Juan, The Chau Ngo
Jann Anderegg
Joël Jent
Department Leadership Roster
Samir Jamal Al Din
Writer
Walter Mair
Original Music Composer
Tom Linden
Original Music Composer
Samir Jamal Al Din
Director
Furat al Jamil
Writer
Jann Anderegg
Editor
Alfredo de Juan
Director of Photography
The Chau Ngo
Director of Photography
Joël Jent
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baghdad in My Shadow
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What is Baghdad in My Shadow about?
A wide variety of Iraqis in exile meet at Café Abu Nawas in London, including the architect Amal, the poet Taufiq and the gay IT specialist Muhannad. They all want to finally feel free in London - something that was denied them in their homeland. But adversity threatens...
Who directed Baghdad in My Shadow?
Baghdad in My Shadow was directed by Samir Jamal Al Din.
Who stars in Baghdad in My Shadow?
The principal cast of Baghdad in My Shadow includes Haitham Abdel-Razzaq, Zahraa Ghandour, Waseem Abbas, Maxim Mehmet, Shervin Alenabi.
When was Baghdad in My Shadow released and how long is it?
Baghdad in My Shadow was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Baghdad in My Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baghdad in My Shadow was composed by Walter Mair, Tom Linden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baghdad in My Shadow?
Baghdad in My Shadow holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).