Baghdad Messi
2012, Arabic. Directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa.
Iraq, 2009. Little Hamoudi (10) is totally obsessed with football. Just as the rest of the world, he and his friends are eagerly looking forward to the Champions League finale FC Barcelona-Manchester United. The long awaited clash between Messi and Ronaldo. But then Hamoudi's television breaks down... Short film, not to be confused with the 2023 feature film.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 14 December 2012
- Original title
- ميسي بغداد
- Country
- Belgium, United Arab Emirates
- Budget
- $90
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Baghdad Messi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked Baghdad Messi, try Escape to Victory, Jacknife, Waiting for Anya.
Who directed Baghdad Messi?
Baghdad Messi (2012) was directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa and stars Noor Al-Hoda, Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi, Hayder Helo.