Rami
Al Otaibi
Born in Kuwait, Rami has lived in Amman for most of his life, after his family fled Kuwait at the time of the Gulf War.After studying Russian, working as a fashion editor, working on documentaries or acting in commercials, he entered Jordan's film school, RSICA.He makes art videos and short documentaries, while still working in fashion and dance.He is developing his feature film project drawn from his personal experience.
Unknown Fear
1990, the Gulf War, a Palestinian family of five, is in a hurry to evacuate Kuwait to find refuge in Jordan. They face a long crossing of the Iraqi desert in dramatic, sometimes frightening conditions.Once they reach Jordan, just when they thought they would finally find peace, the family faces new challenges.The story is told through the eyes of their small child Adam, 8.