Movies by Johar Salem

The Storm

The Storm

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.

Kuwait in 2000

Kuwait in 2000

"Kuwait in 2000" is a Kuwaiti comedy play that explores the future of Kuwait during, and after the decline of oil, produced on February 5, 1965

Game of Fate

Game of Fate

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.

30 Days of Love

30 Days of Love

The play takes place in a romantic comedy about the spoiled girl (Dalal), who falls in love with the pharmacist (Fahd), and her father asks him to trick her into loving her for thirty days.

On the Tabrizi Wing followed by Quffa

On the Tabrizi Wing followed by Quffa

The play deals with two characters of the Thousand and One Nights, from which the author formulated a separate story to address a specific purpose