Game of Fate

Game of Fate 1960

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In Game of Fate, we follow Haji Ibrahim, a humble man struggling to build a better life for his family amid the social and economic hardships of 1960s Kuwait. Despite his determination, he finds himself at the mercy of fate, facing unexpected challenges that threaten to derail his dreams. Supported by his resilient wife Amina and caught in complex relationships with those around him, Haji Ibrahim’s journey captures a compelling story of ambition, sacrifice, and the unpredictable twists of life.

1960

Elect Mother of Ali

Elect Mother of Ali 1993

7.00

A Kuwaiti comedy play that talks about the period that followed the liberation of Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. The play cynically dealt with the issue of women entering the political battlefield through Umm Ali (Ansar Al-Sharah) mother, wife and housewife who decides to run in the parliamentary elections and faces many problems and strange situations .

1993

The People of The Oil

The People of The Oil 1990

5.00

The Play Speaks about the problem the Oil in the beginning of the 90s and the problems State of Kuwait facing during that era.

1990

The Silence

The Silence 1980

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The events take place in Kuwait in the 1940s before the advent of oil, and the story of a shy love in the conservative society between Mary and Khalifa, and the obstacles they face.

1980

The Rug of Poverty

The Rug of Poverty 1979

8.00

Three young men propose to a girl, one of whom is rich, the second is handsome, and the third is poor who owns nothing except a flying magic carpet. She decides to marry the poor man and travels with him to Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, and India along the magic carpet.

1979

Land and Loan

Land and Loan 1987

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The events of the play revolve around the housing crisis and the problems that citizens are going through to obtain housing, and the state of some government houses that are distributed to citizens after a period.

1987

Vacation

Vacation 1968

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The events revolve around a man who lives an unstable and suspicious life, then it develops and becomes doubtful of everyone around him, causing him great damage to his life and his relationships.

1968

The Trap

The Trap 1983

1

A man trapped in the desert, trying to survive against a wolf

1983

Contempt

Contempt 1976

7.00

A tv movie discussing some controversial marital topics.

1976

The Storm

The Storm 1965

7.00

The Kuwaiti short film العاصفة (The Storm) explores Kuwait's social and economic shifts before and after the discovery of oil. Through the perspectives of an older father and his modernized son, it delves into the challenges of tradition versus rapid modernization.

1965

The Necklace

The Necklace 1970

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A poor couple wants to buy a pearl necklace with their own money.

1970

The Decision

The Decision 1982

5.00

A film about the divorce decision and its impact on the children.

1982

Appointment wit Death

Appointment wit Death 1967

1

A TV Movie about a rich businessman who is told that he will die after several hours of a stroke.

1967

Mother's leave

Mother's leave 1977

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Aisha decides to take leave from the burdens of the house, and when her husband (Abu Bassam) refuses, she leaves the house. Then he and his son (Bassam) and his daughter (Mona) are forced to do all the homework, but they find it very difficult in it and miss the presence of their mother (Aisha).

1977

We Die and Kuwait Remains

We Die and Kuwait Remains 2016

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We Die and Kuwait Remains is a documentary about Asrar Mohammed Al-Qabandi’s (a Kuwaiti martyr) significant role in the Kuwaiti resistance during the Iraqi invasion in the 90s. She joined the resistance since the first days of the siege as a link between inside and outside Kuwait, also prepared and implemented smuggling operation of an important civil documents that were on the Kuwaiti central bank computer to the Kuwaiti government in Saudi Arabia before Iraqi army obtain and destroy them. Furthermore, She forged the identities of foreigners and important figures were in Kuwait, protected them, and extended the Kuwaiti resistance with weapons and money. Thanks to her technical experience, She broke the media siege and was the first Kuwaiti woman talking to CNN about the killing, destruction, and violations that were happening in Kuwait.

2016

Baqubah

Baqubah 1970

1

A documentary film exploring the stories of Kuwaiti prisoners during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The film reviews narratives from witnesses who experienced that horrific period, and addresses the political, social, and humanitarian impact of the invasion. The film also explores previously unknown details, making it a vital document for understanding this difficult chapter in the region's history

1970