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Short war drama

Baghdad Messi (2012): Cast

Baghdad Messi (2012) movie poster

Baghdad Messi is a 2012 short war drama directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa, starring Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi as Hamoudi, Hayder Helo and Noor Al-Hoda. It runs 19 minutes.

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Baghdad Messi (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Arabic
Studio
uFilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Baghdad Messi About?

The premise of Baghdad Messi without spoilers.

In Iraq, 2009, a young boy named Hamoudi is completely captivated by football and dreams of emulating his heroes. Like many around the world, he and his friends excitedly await the Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United, a highly anticipated match featuring Messi and Ronaldo. However, their excitement is abruptly cut short when Hamoudi's television breaks down, leaving him unable to watch the game.

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Cast & crew

Baghdad Messi Cast & Characters

Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi leads the cast as Hamoudi, with Hayder Helo as Father and Noor Al-Hoda as Mother. Directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sahim Omar Kalifa

More films directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa: Baghdad Messi, Zagros and Land of the Heroes.

Full filmography
Videos

Baghdad Messi Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Baghdad Messi.

DIFF 2012 - Baghdad Messi
Cars

Cars in Baghdad Messi

2 cars on screen: the Great Wall Deer and the 1993 Opel Vectra A.

  • Great Wall Deer in Baghdad Messi Great Wall Deer Minor role
  • 1993 Opel Vectra A in Baghdad Messi 1993 Opel Vectra A Background role
Details

Baghdad Messi Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Меси от Багдад” and “Bağdatlı Messi”.

Also known as
  • Меси от Багдад
  • Bağdatlı Messi
  • 巴格达梅西

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FAQ

Baghdad Messi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Baghdad Messi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi runs 19 minutes.

When was Baghdad Messi released?

Baghdad Messi was released on November 30, 2012.

Who directed Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi was directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa.

More films by Sahim Omar Kalifa

Who is in the cast of Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi stars Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi as Hamoudi, Hayder Helo as Father and Noor Al-Hoda as Mother, among 5 credited actors.

Does Baghdad Messi have a post-credit scene?

No. Baghdad Messi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Baghdad Messi in?

The original language of Baghdad Messi is Arabic.

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