Al Haj Nejim

At a glance

Al Haj Nejim, is a 2015 Iraqi movie, directed by Amer Alwan, and starring Sami Kaftan, Abdul Jabbar Al-Sharqawi, Maymoon Al Khalidi. with a runtime of 94 minutes.

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).

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