Because of "Goat's Life", the artist Akif Najm apologizes to the Saudis

Jordanian artist Akef Najm made an important statement in which he revealed details of his participation in the movie “Goat Life.”

Akif Najm apologizes to Saudi Arabia and justifies his participation in the film In a short statement issued on Monday, Najm said that his participation in the film, which has caused a huge stir, was motivated by a desire to show Saudi Arabia and its people in the best possible light, especially since the film’s hero gets lost in the desert and is rescued by a noble Saudi man. He stressed that he did not read the entire script of the film, otherwise he would not have participated in it.

I didn't read the whole movie and was surprised by the details. The statement issued by the artist read: “In this brief statement, I would like to clarify to the honorable public in general and to our people in Saudi Arabia in particular... that my participation in the Indian film “ Goat Life ” which caused controversy and differences in opinions and understanding... was motivated by my keenness to show our sisterly Saudi Arabia and its honorable people in the best possible way,” and he continued, adding: “I did not read the entire film, but only my role... and it was explained to me about the film and its hero, that he gets lost in the desert for several days until he dies, then he is saved by a noble Saudi man, who is me... and this is what prompted me to agree to play the role because it reflects the chivalry and humanity of the Saudis... but I was surprised when I saw the film, like others, that it presents, in addition to my ideal character, some negative Saudi models... and honestly, under any circumstances, I would not have participated in it if I had known all of its details.” The artist concluded his statement by saying: “I apologize to the brotherly Saudi people, with whom we have always been connected by ties of brotherhood, kinship and lineage, leadership and people, and you will remain the family, pride and beloved ones in my heart and the hearts of all Jordanians .”