Santa Claus in Baghdad · 2008
Santa Claus in Baghdad (2008) is a film directed by Raouf Zaki, starring Tamara Dhia, Nora Armani, Demosthenes Chrysan.
Overview
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.
Cast
Tamara Dhia, Nora Armani, Demosthenes Chrysan, May Calamawy, John Rahal Sarrouf, Miriam Habib, Alexandra Nader, Ameena Sais
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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.
When was "Santa Claus in Baghdad" released?
Santa Claus in Baghdad was released in 2008.
Who stars in "Santa Claus in Baghdad"?
The cast includes Tamara Dhia, Nora Armani, Demosthenes Chrysan, May Calamawy.
