Al Haj Nejim
March 15, 2015
1h 34m
Language:Arabic
Director: Amer Alwan
(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
Unknown role

Maymoon Al Khalidi
Unknown role

Awatef Naeem
Unknown role

Taha Alwan
Unknown role

Hanna Mohammed
Unknown role

Khalil Ibrahim
Unknown role
Colin David Reese
Unknown role
Aida Schlaepfer
Unknown role
Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani
Unknown role

Harry Lister Smith
Unknown role