My Home, in Libya (2018)

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Filming in her grandparents’ home near Padova in Italy, the director identifies a map of places belonging to their past. Antonio was born in Libya when it was an Italian colony, and he lived in Tripoli where he married Narcisa. They were suddenly forced to leave the country in 1970 just after Gaddafi’s coup. With the help of a young Libyan contacted on social media, Martina collects images of her grandparents’ “hometown” today. As they exchange pictures and chats, their relationship grows, the web allowing them to slowly overcome the physical and cultural boundaries that separate their lives, bringing the audience into a world the media has no access to.

Director: Martina Melilli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Editing: Enrica Gatto
Production: RAI
Country: Italy
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Martina Melilli
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Home, in Libya about?
Filming in her grandparents’ home near Padova in Italy, the director identifies a map of places belonging to their past. Antonio was born in Libya when it was an Italian colony, and he lived in Tripoli where he married Narcisa. They were suddenly forced to leave the country in 1970 just after Gaddafi’s coup. With the help of a young Libyan contacted on social media, Martina collects images of her grandparents’ “hometown” today. As they exchange pictures and chats, their relationship grows, the web allowing them to slowly overcome the physical and cultural boundaries that separate their lives, bringing the audience into a world the media has no access to.
Who directed My Home, in Libya?
My Home, in Libya was directed by Martina Melilli.
Who stars in My Home, in Libya?
My Home, in Libya stars Martina Melilli, Mahmoud, Antonio Melilli, Narcisa Bertipagila.
How long is My Home, in Libya?
My Home, in Libya has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is My Home, in Libya?
My Home, in Libya is a Documentary film.
Where was My Home, in Libya produced?
My Home, in Libya was produced in Italy.