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Baghdad Messi

20231h 28mSahim Omar Kalifa

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The talented Hamoudi is an 11-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and an ultimate dream to one day reach the level of his idol Lionel Messi. The day Hamoudi is caught in a horrific suicide attempt, he wakes up severely injured in a hospital. As his parents struggle to keep the family safe, Hamoudi is determined to fight for his shattered dream.

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What is Baghdad Messi (2023) about?

The talented Hamoudi is an 11-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and an ultimate dream to one day reach the level of his idol Lionel Messi. The day Hamoudi is caught in a horrific suicide attempt, he wakes up severely injured in a hospital. As his parents struggle to keep the family safe, Hamoudi is determined to fight for his shattered dream.

Who stars in Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi stars Atheer Adel (Kadhim), Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah (Hamoudi), Zahraa Ghandour (Salwa), Safa Najem (Mirjem), Adil Abdulrahman (Osman). The film was directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa.

How long is Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023.

Where can I watch Baghdad Messi?

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