Hanging Gardens
جنائن معلقة
Synopsis
When As’ad, a 12-year-old rubbish picker, adopts an American sex doll from the Baghdad dumps, he crosses into a perilous red zone, finding himself caught in the crossfire between abusive forces of commercialism and fundamentalism in a world where defenders of humanism have lost their power. He embraces the courage it takes to not just survive, but live.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Wissam Diyaa
Taha
Jawad Al Shukrchi
Al Haji
Hussain Muhammad Jalil
As'ad
Akram Mazen Ali
Amir
Karar Shaaban Abdel Sada
Rasul
Ali Farhan
Emad
Mahdi Al Fartousi
Tahseen
Jafer Al Sheikh
American Mister
Israa Adel
Girl Next Door
Vanessa Kanaan
Salwah (voice)
Hassan Hadi
Abu Laith
Wathaq Mahdi Al Lamy
Abu Mustafa
Atia Jbara Al-Darraji
Sheikh
Mustaf Al Tawel
Saif
Abbas Al-Nouri
Pharmacist
Aala'a Qassem Hashem
Alaa
Mohanad Hassan Al Sudany
Angry Customer
Ali Al Karkhy
Muezzin (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Glover, Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji
- Original Title
- جنائن معلقة
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, Iraq, Palestinian Territory, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Odeh Films, Purattu Film Production, Ishtar Iraq Film Production, Film Clinic, Jazz Films, Melon City for Artistic Production and Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji
Margaret Glover, Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji
Duraid Munajim
Kamal El Mallakh
Department Leadership Roster
Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji
Director
Margaret Glover
Screenplay
Duraid Munajim
Director of Photography
Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji
Screenplay
Kamal El Mallakh
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanging Gardens
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What is Hanging Gardens about?
When As’ad, a 12-year-old rubbish picker, adopts an American sex doll from the Baghdad dumps, he crosses into a perilous red zone, finding himself caught in the crossfire between abusive forces of commercialism and fundamentalism in a world where defenders of humanism have lost their power. He embraces the courage it takes to not just survive, but live.
Who directed Hanging Gardens?
Hanging Gardens was directed by Ahmed Yassin Al Daradji.
Who stars in Hanging Gardens?
The principal cast of Hanging Gardens includes Wissam Diyaa, Jawad Al Shukrchi, Hussain Muhammad Jalil, Akram Mazen Ali, Karar Shaaban Abdel Sada.
When was Hanging Gardens released and how long is it?
Hanging Gardens was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.