Santa Claus in Baghdad
Aug 09, 2008 · 39m
Director
Raouf ZakiOverview
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 of Santa Claus in Baghdad
Tamara DhiaAmal
Nora ArmaniAmal's Mother
Demosthenes ChrysanAmal's Father
May CalamawyHala (as May El Calamawy)- John Rahal SarroufMr. Kareem
- Miriam HabibStudent 1
- Alexandra NaderStudent 2
- Ameena SaisRafeeka
- Sara HassanDeena
- Dody EidBilal
- David ZakiSami
- Marie-Thérèse Abou-DaoudBilal's Teacher
- Manny PiatosUncle Omar
- Monica FarringtonFareeda
Nikhail AsnaniFareeda's Son- Nadia HassanFareeda's Daughter
- Gershon EignerBook Merchant
Crew of Santa Claus in Baghdad
About Santa Claus in Baghdad
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…
When was Santa Claus in Baghdad released?
Santa Claus in Baghdad was released on August 9, 2008.
How long is Santa Claus in Baghdad?
Santa Claus in Baghdad runs 39 minutes.
Who directed Santa Claus in Baghdad?
Santa Claus in Baghdad was directed by Raouf Zaki.
Who is in the cast of Santa Claus in Baghdad?
The cast of Santa Claus in Baghdad includes Tamara Dhia (Amal), Nora Armani (Amal's Mother), Demosthenes Chrysan (Amal's Father), May Calamawy (Hala (as May El Calamawy)) and John Rahal Sarrouf (Mr. Kareem).