Irkalla: Gilgamesh's Dream
7.3
In a burning Baghdad, a homeless boy escapes into myth, seeking to resurrect his parents. As his friend is drawn into violence, Chum-Chum must save him, guided by the shadows of Gilgamesh and the Lamassu in a city that refuses to die.
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Mohamed Al Daradji Director · Karim Traïdia Writer Shahad Ameen Writer
United States release February 9, 2026 · Produced in Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia · Production Image Nation Studios, Humanfilm
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Iraqi Independent Film Center
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Image Nation Studios
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Humanfilm
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Lionceau Films
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Iraq · United Arab Emirates · Qatar · France · United Kingdom · Saudi Arabia
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Original title
إركالا حلم كلكامش
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Switzerland · August 12, 2025
Premiere · Locarno Film Festival
United States · February 9, 2026
Premiere · Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Iraq · April 16, 2026
Theatrical
Canada
September 9, 2025 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Iraq
November 15, 2026 · Premiere · European Film Festival In Iraq
South Korea
September 5, 2026 · Premiere · Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
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