| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 39 min.)) : sound, color |
| Cast |
Tamara Dhia, John Rahal Sarrouf, Dody Eid, Nora Armani, Demosthenes Chrysan, Manny Piatos, David Zaki. |
| Credits |
Directed by Raouf Zaki. |
| Summary |
It's a story about sacrifices, the social order of society, and the power of a simple gift. Santa Claus in Baghdad is a story about giving set in modern-day Iraq.Amal is a sixteen-year old girl who has fallen a year behind in school due to illness. When she learns that her favorite teacher is leaving, she recruits her classmates to decide on a going-away present for him. Meanwhile, her little brother, Bilal, thinks that their uncle, who will be visiting soon from the United States, is actually Santa Claus. He would like nothing more that to receive a toy car from this visitor from far away. When Bilal's anticipation turns to disappointment after a family dinner, his father decides to make a significant sacrifice to make his son happy. After much searching, and a sacrifice of her own, Amal finally finds the perfect book for her teacher. It is only after he opens the book that Amal learns of the power of generosity. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Short films.
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Middle East -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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Arab countries -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Zaki, Raouf.
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Marston, Elsa.
Santa Claus in Baghdad and other stories about teens in the Arab world.
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| Added Title |
hoopla (Digital media service)
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| Music No. |
MWT11322447 |
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