Al Haj Nejim (2015)

(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).

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Sami Kaftan

Al Haj Nejim

Abdul Jabbar Al-Sharqawi

Maymoon Al Khalidi

Awatef Naeem

Taha Alwan

Hanna Mohammed

Khalil Ibrahim

C

Colin David Reese

A

Aida Schlaepfer

A

Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani

Harry Lister Smith

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