Al-Manakh Knights

The film is recognized as the first Gulf economic play, exploring an issue that deeply impacted Kuwaiti society. It highlights the events of the Al Manakh Market crisis in 1982, which resulted in massive financial losses exceeding $22 billion. The narrative focuses on the second oil boom in the Gulf states during the late 1970s and early 1980s, when rising oil prices led to substantial financial surpluses.

Al-Manakh Knights captures the frenzy of speculation and trading in the stock market as money flowed from various segments of Kuwaiti society and foreign residents. It addresses the implications of this economic bubble on individuals and communities, making it an intriguing study of market dynamics and social behavior in the region during that era. This film is a valuable piece for collectors interested in Gulf cinema and the socio-economic themes it presents.