Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream (2025)
In Baghdad's streets, Chum-Chum, a diabetic and dreamy nine-year-old, believes the Tigris hides a gate to Irkalla, the underworld where he can revive his lost parents. As his friend Moody is pulled into a militia plot, Chum-Chum must choose between myth and truth.
Director: Mohamed Al Daradji
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: August 12, 2025
Cast
- Youssef Husham Al-Thahabi - Chum Chum
- Hussein Raad Zuwayr - Moody
- Lojin Star Naimal - Sarah
- Samar Kazem Jawad - Mariam
- Ameer Ali Jabarah - Mohamed
Screenplay
Cinematography: Saed Nikzat, Mohamed Al Daradji
Editing: Mathilde Muyard
Production: Iraqi Independent Film Center, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Humanfilm, Lionceau Films
Country: Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Mohamed Al Daradji
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream about?
- In Baghdad's streets, Chum-Chum, a diabetic and dreamy nine-year-old, believes the Tigris hides a gate to Irkalla, the underworld where he can revive his lost parents. As his friend Moody is pulled into a militia plot, Chum-Chum must choose between myth and truth.
- Who directed Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream?
- Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream was directed by Mohamed Al Daradji.
- Who stars in Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream?
- Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream stars Youssef Husham Al-Thahabi, Hussein Raad Zuwayr, Lojin Star Naimal, Samar Kazem Jawad, Ameer Ali Jabarah.
- How long is Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream?
- Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream?
- Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream is a Drama film.
- Where was Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream produced?
- Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream was produced in Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia.