Santa Claus in Baghdad (2008)
In impoverished Baghdad under Saddam's dictatorship, 16-year-old Amal hopes to regain her social status at school by volunteering to find a book as a class gift for the departing literature teacher. Meanwhile, her emotionally fragile little brother becomes obsessed with the notion that a visiting uncle from America--whom he confuses with Santa Claus--will bring him toys. Ashamed never to have been able to give his son a toy, the child's father sells some more prized family possessions and buys a model car for him.
Director: Raouf Zaki
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: August 9, 2008
Cast
- Tamara Dhia - Amal
- Nora Armani - Amal's Mother
- Demosthenes Chrysan - Amal's Father
- May Calamawy - Hala (as May El Calamawy)
- John Rahal Sarrouf - Mr. Kareem
- Miriam Habib - Student 1
- Alexandra Nader - Student 2
- Ameena Sais - Rafeeka
- Sara Hassan - Deena
- Dody Eid - Bilal
Screenplay
Music: Marcel Khalife
Editing: Raouf Zaki
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Raouf Zaki
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Santa Claus in Baghdad about?
- In impoverished Baghdad under Saddam's dictatorship, 16-year-old Amal hopes to regain her social status at school by volunteering to find a book as a class gift for the departing literature teacher. Meanwhile, her emotionally fragile little brother becomes obsessed with the notion that a visiting uncle from America--whom he confuses with Santa Claus--will bring him toys. Ashamed never to have been able to give his son a toy, the child's father sells some more prized family possessions and buys a model car for him.
- Who directed Santa Claus in Baghdad?
- Santa Claus in Baghdad was directed by Raouf Zaki.
- Who stars in Santa Claus in Baghdad?
- Santa Claus in Baghdad stars Tamara Dhia, Nora Armani, Demosthenes Chrysan, May Calamawy, John Rahal Sarrouf, Miriam Habib.
- How long is Santa Claus in Baghdad?
- Santa Claus in Baghdad has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).