The Colonel's Stray Dogs

The Colonel's Stray Dogs

73 mins | Documentary | April 29, 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.

The Colonel's Stray Dogs

73 mins | Documentary | April 29, 2021

The Colonel's Stray Dogs
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.
Producers Big World Cinema, Tuba Films
Original title The Colonel's Stray Dogs
Directors Khalid Shamis
Writers Khalid Shamis

Cast

Muammar Gaddafi

as Himself (archive footage)

Ashur Shamis

as Himself