- “La Tęte Haute” (2015): This French drama film tells the story of a young boy, Malony, who grows up in France but eventually ends up in Kuwait. The movie explores his journey and experiences in the country.
- “The Third Half” (2012): This film is set in the 1940s during World War II and follows the life of Famed Slovenian soccer player Rudolph Wanderwell. While the movie is primarily set in Europe, it also showcases scenes set in Kuwait.
- “From A to B” (2014): This Emirati film follows the road trip of three childhood friends who reunite after the death of their mutual friend. Along the way, they travel from Abu Dhabi to Beirut, passing through countries including Kuwait.
- “Lamma Shoftak” (2012): It’s a Kuwaiti drama film that delves into the story of two different couples who unexpectedly cross paths in Kuwait City. The movie explores themes of love, relationships, and cultural differences.
- “Hamama” (2017): This Kuwaiti film focuses on the story of Hamama, a young Kuwaiti girl who gets separated from her family during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. The movie depicts her journey and struggles during that traumatic period.
- “A Map of Home” by Randa Jarrar: This coming-of-age novel follows the story of Nidali, a young girl growing up between Kuwait, Egypt, and Texas. It explores themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of life in a changing world.
- “The Bamboo Stalk” by Saud Alsanousi: This award-winning novel delves into the life of a young man named José who is born to a Kuwaiti mother and a Filipino father. It explores his struggles with identity, racism, and belonging in Kuwaiti society.
- “The Pact We Made” by Layla AlAmmar: Set in contemporary Kuwait, this novel revolves around Dahlia, a young woman who is caught between societal expectations and her own desires. It explores themes of love, choice, and the complexities of family.
- “The Waiting Room” by Fadhil Al-Azzawi: This striking novel is set in a psychiatric hospital in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion in 1990. It explores the lives of various patients and their experiences in the midst of war and turmoil.
- “The Road from Raqqa” by Jordanian-American author, Jordanian-American author Jordanian-American author, Jordanian-American author Jordanian-American author Jordanian-American author Jordanian-American author Jordanian-American A Kuwaiti widow sets on a journey to find her son who has joined ISIS. She travels from Kuwait to Raqqa, Syria, encountering various challenges along the way.
WANDERLIST: Kuwait in books and on film
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