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‘Baghdad Messi’ Review: A Heartfelt Social Realist Drama From Iraq
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scrn loglineA young Iraqi boy's dream of becoming the 'Baghdad Messi' collides with the harsh realities of war in this powerful social drama.beat sheet- Director Sahim Omar Kalifa expands his acclaimed 2012 short film into a poignant feature that explores the impact of the second Gulf War on ordinary Iraqis.
- The film's central character, a soccer-obsessed boy, symbolizes the shattered hopes and dreams of a nation struggling to survive amidst the violence and fear of conflict.
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‘Baghdad Messi’ Review: A Heartfelt Social Realist Drama From Iraq
VarietyStory by Richard Kuipers
scrn logline
A young Iraqi boy's dream of becoming the 'Baghdad Messi' collides with the harsh realities of war in this powerful social drama.
beat sheet
- Director Sahim Omar Kalifa expands his acclaimed 2012 short film into a poignant feature that explores the impact of the second Gulf War on ordinary Iraqis.
- The film's central character, a soccer-obsessed boy, symbolizes the shattered hopes and dreams of a nation struggling to survive amidst the violence and fear of conflict.
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Sahim Omar Kalifa, 'Baghdad Messi'