Baghdad Messi
In Iraq, 2009, young Hamoudi, a 10-year-old boy, is completely captivated by the world of football. Like countless others around the globe, he and his friends are eagerly anticipating the Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United, a much-anticipated showdown featuring Messi and Ronaldo. However, their excitement is dampened when Hamoudi’s television suddenly stops working.
Genre: Drama, Short, Sport, War
Director: Sahim Omar Kalifa
Actors: Abdulaziz Mohamed, Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi, Amir Yousef, Hayder Helo, Noor Al-Hoda
Country: Belgium, United Arab Emirates
Company: A Team Productions, Dubai Media and Entertainment Organisation in association with Dubai Film Market (Enjaaz), Umedia