Mesocafé (2011)
A few weeks before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an underground blogger risks his life by travelling from Baghdad to London to campaign for the lifting of UN Sanctions on Iraq. As political intrigue thwarts his heartfelt attempts to highlight the suffering of his people under the sanctions, he takes refuge at Mesocafé, a little Baghdad in West London. With their Arab, Assyrian, Jewish and Kurdish heritage, members of the Iraqi community allow him into their lives, sharing with him their stories and dreams. It is here that he meets the beautiful Bisan.
Released: Oct 02, 2011
Runtime: 104 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Nasri Sayegh, Daphne Alexander, Houda Echouafni, Andy Lucas, Raad Rawi, Ahlam Arab
Crew: Alessio Valori (Director of Photography), Natalie Holt (Original Music Composer), Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid (Director), Schuman Hoque (Editor), Ja'far 'Abd Al-Hamid (Writer), Paul Hills (Executive Producer)