Country: Libya

Direction Moustapha Akkad

Cast Abdallah Gheith · Mouna Wasef · Hamdi Geiss · Ali Achmed Taram

Synopsis Al-risâlah (1976) is a notable film directed by Moustapha Akkad, which was produced in two distinct versions. One version is in English, starring Anthony Quinn, titled "The Message," while the other is in Arabic. This Arabic version, Al-risâlah (1976), offers...

Direction Moustapha Akkad

Cast Anthony Quinn · Irene Papas · Habib Ageli · Michael Ansara

Synopsis The Message (1977) is a grand historical drama that delves into the origins of the Islamic faith and the life of the prophet Mohammed, who, in line with Islamic beliefs, is neither seen nor heard throughout the film. Set in...

Direction Naziha Arebi

Synopsis Freedom Fields (2018) follows Fadwa, a passionate soccer player, as she navigates the tumultuous landscape of post-revolution Libya. The documentary delves into the aftermath of the turbulent overthrow of Col. Moammar Gadhafi and the transformative protests of the Arab Spring....

Direction Raowf Baayou

Cast Nedal Kahloul · Anwar Alteer · Khaled Gmati

Synopsis Naji's Corpse (S) (2018) follows the journey of Corporal Salem, who encounters an unexpected and perplexing scenario during a reconnaissance mission deep within enemy territory. As he delves further, he uncovers a truth that challenges his perceptions of war and...

Direction Vivienne Roumani

Cast Isabella Rossellini

Direction Khalid Shamis

Synopsis The Colonel's Stray Dogs (2021) delves into the tumultuous life of Ashur Shamis, who spent over four decades as the primary adversary of Colonel Gaddafi while in exile, with a substantial bounty on his head. Ashur's relentless pursuit of a...

Direction Muhannad Lamin

Synopsis Prisoner and Jailer (2019) delves into the lives of two distinct Libyan figures: a pivotal figure from the former regime and a notable leader from the post-revolutionary era. The narrative explores the backdrop of a pivotal event in contemporary Libyan...