
Baghdad Messi
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Set against the backdrop of war-torn Iraq, this poignant film follows the story of a young boy named Hamoudi, who idolizes the football legend Lionel Messi. Despite losing a leg, Hamoudi’s passion for football remains undeterred, and he dreams of playing in a local tournament with his friends. The film, directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa, captures the resilience and hope of a child amidst the chaos of conflict. It has been recognized for its touching narrative and has won several awards, including the Jury Award at the Dubai International Film Festival. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:19min
Views:416
Release:2012
Release Date:2012-11-30
Director:Sahim Omar Kalifa
Country:Belgium, United Arab Emirates
Company:A Team Productions, Dubai Media and Entertainment Organisation in association with Dubai Film Market (Enjaaz), Umedia
Awards:12 wins & 6 nominations total
Budget:90,000
TMDB:7.0
FilmAffinity:6.0
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