Saad Elasha
Sara Ben-Saud: Filming in Libya wasn’t possible because the insurance company wouldn’t cover production costs
For the second time I trace the path of “Diaspora Cinema” and its concerns, its proximity and distance...
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À toi Jeddi (Dear Grandad): On a Libyan Identity in the Desert of Identities
Countries of Production: Canada Year of Production: 2023 Running Time: 61 minutes Genre: Documentary Written and Directed by: Sara Ben-Saud Evaluation: A must see...
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Khalid Shamis: I believe the beginning lies in letting your naivety and curiosity guide you
In a previous article, I reviewed a documentary on the former Libyan dissident, Ashour Shamis. The director of...
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«The Colonel’s Stray Dogs»: A Revealing Record Through the Lens of an Exiled Son
Countries of Production: Libya – South Africa – Qatar. Year of Production: 2021. Running Time: 73 minutes. Genre:...
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205 Film: When the Number of Victims Transcends the Emptiness of Symbolism
Country: Libya Year: 2017 Running Time: 11:15 minutes Genre: Drama Written and Directed by: Faraj Meayouf Screenings: Alexandria...
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Alternative Screening Spaces in the Absence of Official Cinemas
1 The title itself points to a paradox we see unfolding in our societies: How can we establish...
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Standing amidst the ruins of a Cinema that no longer exists
1 In the winter of 2022, as football fans awaited the Qatar World Cup, an old yet persistent...
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