Home Protector

At a glance

Home Protector, is a 1986 Kuwaiti play, directed by Abdulameer AlTorky, and starring Saad Al-Faraj, Khaled Al-Nafisi, Ali AlMufeedi, with a runtime of 175 minutes. Content rating: PG.

Overview

Hami Al-Diyar (Home Protector) is a Kuwaiti political and social play set against the turbulent backdrop of the Iran–Iraq War. An elderly narrator serves as the moral compass of the piece, preaching and guiding the audience through a period of intense regional instability. The play examines the direct impact of the war on Kuwait, including the devastating bombings that struck the country and the attempted assassination of the Kuwaiti Emir. Central to the drama is the sharp ideological divide between those who supported ending the war against Iran and those who backed the Iraqi president's stance. Hami Al-Diyar captures a society grappling with fear, loyalty, and political conviction, making it a significant work of Kuwaiti theatre that documents a defining chapter in Gulf history.

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