Al Haj Nejim (2015)
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).
Cast
Sami Kaftan
Al Haj Nejim
Abdul Jabbar Al-Sharqawi
Maymoon Al Khalidi
Awatef Naeem
Taha Alwan
Hanna Mohammed
Khalil Ibrahim
Harry Lister Smith
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