The Swedish Peace Society’s broken dreams

Director Karim Fakih has launched this stirring short film through UNCUT for The Swedish Peace Society, an NGO dedicated to peace, disarmament and democratisation. 

Through hazy and artistic shots, the visually-striking spot poetically captures a conversation between an anxious young boy and his mother, as he shares a bad dream he had about a world ravaged by war. Whilst he talks, his nightmare metaphorically comes to life around him. 

Toy army men with weapons arrange themselves across his bedroom floor, melting and dissolving as the room trembles and cracks appear in the walls, before Fakih flips the script to see the protagonist fantasising of a world at peace. 

The director had this to say: “I love creating works that go beyond the obvious and contain layers of meaning. By integrating metaphors and surrealism into the film, we attempted to convey the complex consequences of weapons and war in a subtle and artistic manner. I was truly drawn to this project because it addressed something I find important and meaningful. 

Additionally, I have always felt a desire to use my work to provoke thought and engage people in important societal issues. This was an opportunity to do just that. I hope the film becomes not only a visually and emotionally engaging piece but also a thought-provoking experience that inspires dialogue and reflection on these crucial societal issues.”