Mesocafé (2011)

Mesocafé (2011) poster

A few weeks before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an underground blogger risks his life by travelling from Baghdad to London to campaign for the lifting of UN Sanctions on Iraq. As political intrigue thwarts his heartfelt attempts to highlight the suffering of his people under the sanctions, he takes refuge at Mesocafé, a little Baghdad in West London. With their Arab, Assyrian, Jewish and Kurdish heritage, members of the Iraqi community allow him into their lives, sharing with him their stories and dreams. It is here that he meets the beautiful Bisan.

Director: Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Natalie Holt
Cinematography: Alessio Valori
Editing: Schuman Hoque
Country: United Kingdom
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

friendship, london, england, iraq, cafe, blogger

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesocafé about?
A few weeks before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an underground blogger risks his life by travelling from Baghdad to London to campaign for the lifting of UN Sanctions on Iraq. As political intrigue thwarts his heartfelt attempts to highlight the suffering of his people under the sanctions, he takes refuge at Mesocafé, a little Baghdad in West London. With their Arab, Assyrian, Jewish and Kurdish heritage, members of the Iraqi community allow him into their lives, sharing with him their stories and dreams. It is here that he meets the beautiful Bisan.
Who directed Mesocafé?
Mesocafé was directed by Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid.
Who stars in Mesocafé?
Mesocafé stars Nasri Sayegh, Daphne Alexander, Houda Echouafni, Andy Lucas, Raad Rawi, Ahlam Arab.
How long is Mesocafé?
Mesocafé has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Mesocafé?
Mesocafé is a Drama film.
Where was Mesocafé produced?
Mesocafé was produced in United Kingdom.