Baghdad Outside Baghdad (2013)
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.
Director: Kassem Hawal
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Cast
Screenplay
Production: دائرة السينما والمسرح
Country: Iraq
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Kassem Hawal
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 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.
- Who directed Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
- Baghdad Outside Baghdad was directed by Kassem Hawal.
- Who stars in Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
- Baghdad Outside Baghdad stars Nizar Al-Samarayi, Hind Kamil, ثمين طعمة, Falah mohson, Rasha al Kinani, Asrar Nasir.
- How long is Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
- Baghdad Outside Baghdad has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Baghdad Outside Baghdad?
- Baghdad Outside Baghdad is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Baghdad Outside Baghdad produced?
- Baghdad Outside Baghdad was produced in Iraq.