Saudi filmmaker Faris Godus' ‘Fever Dream' now streaming on Netflix
The film follows a retired football star, hounded by the media, who joins forces with his daughter to seize a chance to take revenge on a powerful social media platform.
Saudi director Faris Godus' latest feature film Fever Dream has debuted on Netflix, showcasing an ensemble of prominent Saudi talent including Fatima Al-Banawi, Sohayb Godus, Najm, Hakeem Jomah and Nour Al-Khadra.
Backed by the Red Sea Fund, the film had its world premiere at the 2023 Red Sea International Film Festival. Blending drama and psychological tension, Fever Dream explores how media manipulation, digital identity, and the hunger for fame can consume lives in the age of constant online exposure.
The story follows Samado, a former football star whose life is overshadowed by public scandal and relentless scrutiny. Determined to reclaim his narrative, he teams up with his daughter to exact revenge on an influential social media platform. As their scheme unfolds, their mission for recognition and redemption slowly morphs into an all-consuming obsession.
Najm portrays Ahlam, Samado's daughter and co-conspirator, while Hakeem Jomah plays the PR agent brought in to salvage Samado's reputation. Fatima Al-Banawi appears as Alaa, another key figure in the PR campaign.
Faris Godus, who previously gained acclaim with Shams Alma'arif (The Book of Sun), also available on Netflix, and Predicament in Sight, continues to establish himself as one of the most dynamic voices in Saudi cinema.
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