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Al Haj Nejim (2015)
Directed by Amer Alwan
Overview
(Nadia), who was born and raised in (France), returns to (Iraq) to rediscover her roots and origins. During this journey, (Nadia) gradually uncovers the story of her grandfather, Haj (Najm) Al-Baqal, the owner of the date shop, and the man who was one of the prominent leaders of the revolution in (Najaf) against British colonialism in 1918. The film sheds light on the impact that Haj (Najm) Al-Baqal’s struggle left on the people of (Najaf).
Length 94 minutes
Actors
Sami Kaftan | Abdul Jabbar Al-Sharqawi | Maymoon Al Khalidi | Awatef Naeem | Taha Alwan | Hana Mohammed | Khalil Ibrahim | Colin David Reese | Aida Schlaepfer | Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani | Harry Lister Smith