The film is “inspired by true events” that occurred during the seven month occupation, producer Sheikha Intisar Salem al Ali Al Sabah told during a screening for the press. She said “the aim of the film is not to create any grudge but to highlight the brotherhood, tolerance and unity Kuwaitis experienced during the invasion”. The film, directed by Ramadan Khasrouh and on the festival circuit since 2017, highlights moments of humanity that transcended the conflict between Iraq and its tiny, oil rich neighbour. “The film does not bear any ill will to the Iraqi people,” actor Daoud Hussein. “The director and screenwriter made sure this film doesn’t put salt on the wound,” said Hussein, who plays the film’s protagonist resisting the invasion.

Source: The Express Tribune February 21, 2018 14:37 UTC