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Baghdad Messi

201219mSahim Omar Kalifa
IMDb 7.3

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Iraq, 2009. Little Hamoudi (10) is totally obsessed with football. Just as the rest of the world, he and his friends are eagerly looking forward to the Champions League finale FC Barcelona-Manchester United. The long awaited clash between Messi and Ronaldo. But then Hamoudi's television breaks down... Short film, not to be confused with the 2023 feature film.

DramaWar
Football (soccer)Iraqi 

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What is Baghdad Messi (2012) about?

Iraq, 2009. Little Hamoudi (10) is totally obsessed with football. Just as the rest of the world, he and his friends are eagerly looking forward to the Champions League finale FC Barcelona-Manchester United. The long awaited clash between Messi and Ronaldo. But then Hamoudi's television breaks down... Short film, not to be confused with the 2023 feature film.

Who stars in Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi stars Noor Al-Hoda (Mother), Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi (Hamoudi), Hayder Helo (Father), Abdulaziz Mohamed, Amir Yousef. The film was directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa.

How long is Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 2012.

Is Baghdad Messi worth watching?

Baghdad Messi holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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