Death of artist and director Kazem Al-Zamil, aged 79 - Sarmad

Kuwaiti writer, artist, and director Kazem Al-Zamil passed away Thursday morning at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich artistic career that began in the mid-1970s and included numerous television and theatrical productions.

Throughout his career, the late Al-Zamil contributed a wide array of enduring works to the collective memory of Gulf artistic culture, most notably his participation in popular television series and prominent public awareness programs such as “Salamtak” and “Security and the Citizen.” He also directed and founded distinguished theatrical works aimed at children and youth, reflecting his academic specialization in children’s theater studies, before stepping away from the arts after losing his sight.