Tonight, “A Wounded Memory”... on the airwaves of “The General Program”
Mufreh Al-Shamri: Al-Program Radio continues to present purposeful dramatic works that document bright chapters in Kuwait’s history, through the radio drama evening “A Wounded Memory.” This production brings to mind pages of resilience and national solidarity during the brutal Iraqi occupation, vividly portraying the suffering of Kuwaitis and their determination to preserve their identity and homeland despite harsh conditions.
The evening is written by Osama Fouad Al-Shatti and directed by Ali Hassan. It employs a dramatic approach inspired by human stories that reflect the strength of Kuwaiti will, highlighting values of loyalty, sacrifice, and unity among the nation’s sons and daughters. These individuals faced the occupation with firm faith that Kuwait would remain free and dignified, and that justice would ultimately prevail, no matter how long it took.
The work emphasizes that what Kuwaitis endured during that period was not merely a series of historical events, but a national experience that forged a generation committed to the value of the homeland and belonging. It entrenched the meaning of national unity, which proved to be the strongest weapon against the occupation. These memories stand as testimony to the courage of a people whose resolve was never broken, who, through patience and steadfastness, preserved their dignity and identity.
The evening features a large ensemble of artists, led by actor Jasem Al-Nabhan, alongside Moudhi Abdullah, Abdullah Al-Qallaf, Abdul Karim Khalil, Aws Al-Shatti, Abdulmohsen Al-Omar, Isaac Ayyoub, Yousef Al-Omar, Mohammed Al-Saffar, Yousef Al-Hushash, Fahad Al-Amir, Hussein Al-Haddad, Kafah Al-Rajab, Abrar Al-Mufidi, Ilham Al-Hamadi, Hanan Al-Mahdi, Manal Al-Jarallah, Wadha Al-Sane, Osama Al-Muzayen, Mohammed Al-Shatti, and Hussein Al-Rifai. They portray diverse characters that convey the details of that era, with all its pain and hope.
The production aims to address all generations, especially the youth who did not live through that period, reaffirming that Kuwait’s liberation was the fruit of the sacrifices made by the nation’s sons and their attachment to their land. The memory of the occupation remains a national lesson that reinforces values of loyalty and belonging, renewing pride in the timeless stances taken by Kuwaitis in the country’s history.
The radio drama evening “A Wounded Memory” will be broadcast tonight on Al-Program Radio, offering listeners a national dramatic experience that evokes collective memory and affirms that Kuwait will remain a towering homeland thanks to its people, and that stories of resilience and defiance will continue to inspire future generations.
