The Rooster is Lost

A social comedy play that tells the story of a young Kuwaiti man born to an Indian mother, whom his father married on a business trip to India and divorced a month after marrying her. He refused to take her with him to Kuwait. On another visit, he searched for her but did not find her. She had immigrated with her child (Youssef) to England due to the war. However, when (Youssef) grew up, he searched for his father and found him in Kuwait. The play revolves around when (Youssef) visited his father in Kuwait to get to know him and his family members, but the difference in civilizations between Kuwait and England caused many problems.

Directed by —, The Rooster is Lost leans on a strong ensemble — Abdulaziz Al-Masoud, Hayat Al-Fahad, Mariam Al-Saleh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1971.