Baghdad Outside Baghdad
Originally released in 2013. Baghdad Outside Baghdad is a history/drama film. directed by Kassem Hawal. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nizar Al-Samarayi, Hind Kamil, and ثمين طعمة
Synopsis
Baghdad Outside Baghdad is based on the Gilgamesh Sumerian legend, set in the first decades of the 20th century and told with a realistic and human hold. The story portraits six different stories that in different ways reflects the intellectual and cultural life in Iraq in that period, a period that fostered great poets and singers. The film presents six figures from this period through easy going as well as melancholic perspectives, while they live as strangers in their homeland and slowly move towards death. Gilgamesh is constantly present in the story, and as set in the historical epic portrayal, watchful and fearful of the death. Baghdad Outside Baghdad is outermost a historical portrait of Iraq.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- دائرة السينما والمسرح
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baghdad Outside Baghdad about?
Baghdad Outside Baghdad is based on the Gilgamesh Sumerian legend, set in the first decades of the 20th century and told with a realistic and human hold. The story portraits six different stories t...
Who directed Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
Baghdad Outside Baghdad was directed by Kassem Hawal.
How long is Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
Baghdad Outside Baghdad has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Baghdad Outside Baghdad released?
Baghdad Outside Baghdad was released on May 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
The main cast of Baghdad Outside Baghdad includes Nizar Al-Samarayi, Hind Kamil, ثمين طعمة, Falah mohson, Rasha al Kinani.