The Colonel's Stray Dogs (2021)
In 1981, seven Libyan exiles formed the core opposition group to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Thirty years later, they are back to their country only to inherit the mess he left. The film is an intricate blend of rare first-hand accounts, propaganda archival material turned on its head, evocative cinematography and an untold history of a country.
Director: Khalid Shamis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: April 29, 2021
Cast
- Muammar Gaddafi - Himself (archive footage)
- Ashur Shamis - Himself
Screenplay
Music: Tiago Correia-Paulo
Editing: Audrey Maurion, Khalid Shamis
Production: Tubafilms, Big World Cinema
Country: South Africa, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
libya, dictator, africa, political activism, freedom fighter, military dictatorship, living in exile
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Colonel's Stray Dogs about?
- In 1981, seven Libyan exiles formed the core opposition group to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Thirty years later, they are back to their country only to inherit the mess he left. The film is an intricate blend of rare first-hand accounts, propaganda archival material turned on its head, evocative cinematography and an untold history of a country.
- Who directed The Colonel's Stray Dogs?
- The Colonel's Stray Dogs was directed by Khalid Shamis.
- Who stars in The Colonel's Stray Dogs?
- The Colonel's Stray Dogs stars Muammar Gaddafi, Ashur Shamis.
- How long is The Colonel's Stray Dogs?
- The Colonel's Stray Dogs has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Colonel's Stray Dogs?
- The Colonel's Stray Dogs is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Colonel's Stray Dogs produced?
- The Colonel's Stray Dogs was produced in South Africa, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.