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Flag of LibyaMovies: Best Movies from Libya

Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Libya borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. Libya comprises three historical regions: Tripolitania, Fezzan, and Cyrenaica. With an area of almost 1.8 million km2 (700,000 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world. Libya claims 32,000 square kilometers of southeastern Algeria, south of the Libyan town of Ghat. The country's official religion is Islam, with 96.6% of the Libyan population being Sunni Muslims. The official language of Libya is Arabic, with vernacular Libyan Arabic being spoken most widely. The majority of Libya's population is Arab. The largest city and capital, Tripoli, is located in northwestern Libya and contains over a million of Libya's seven million people. Libya has been inhabited by Berbers since the late Bronze Age as descendants from Iberomaurusian and Capsian cultures. In classical antiquity, the Phoenicians established city-states and trading posts in western Libya, while several Greek cities were established in the East. Parts of Libya were variously ruled by C... ()
Languages used in Libya: Arabic


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The Message(1976)

PG
| 2h 58min | Adventure, Drama, Action, History
3.7/5 (with 143 votes)

Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed.

Lion of the Desert(1981)

PG
| 2h 53min | History, War, Drama
3.7/5 (with 73 votes)

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.

The Message(1976)

3h 27min | History, Drama
4.2/5 (with 7 votes)

In sixth century Mecca, Prophet Mohamed receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Mohamed is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Mohamed's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.

Directed by Moustapha Akkad - With Abdullah Gaith, Muna Wassef, Hamdi Ghayth, Martin Benson, Hassan Al-Jundi, Damien Thomas, ...

Hondros(2018)

1h 26min | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 8 votes)

HONDROS follows the life and career of famous war photographer Chris Hondros by exploring the poignant and often surprising stories behind this award-winning photojournalist's best-known photos. Driven by a commitment to bear witness to the wars of our time after the events of 9/11, Chris was among the first in a new generation of war photographers since Vietnam. HONDROS explores the complexities inherent in covering more than a decade of conflict, while trying to maintain a normal life. It also examines the unknowable calculus involved in making split-second life and death decisions -- before, during and after his photos were made. Chris was killed in Libya in 2011, but he left a lasting impact on his profession that is still felt today.

Directed by Greg Campbell

Somewhere Else Tomorrow(2013)

1h 46min | Documentary
3.4/5 (with 7 votes)

Documentary - War zone borders, engine trouble and the difficulties of making money to survive couldn't outweigh the thrill of adventure and discovery Daniel Rintz encountered while motorcycling around the world for two and a half years.

The Random(2015)

20min | Drama

An ordinary Libyan citizen tries to cope with different ideologies by changing the way he dresses. The Random examines post-revolution Libyian society and the way individuals try to uphold their opinions by force.

The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God(1976)

47min | Documentary
3.4/5 (with 2 votes)

Documentary on the making of "Mohammad, Messenger of God" (1976).

Road to Revolution(2014)

1h 28min | Documentary, Drama

Road to Revolution follows the journey of three Portuguese journalists who travel through Tunisia, Syria, Egypt and Libya, two years after the uprising that became known as the Arab Spring. There they meet the men and women who have experienced the consequences of revolution first-hand. From the bold resisters of Egypt's Tahrir Square to Syrian refugees, freedom fighters and the mothers of Libyan martyrs, Road to Revolution captures the voices of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events, standing as an honest and intimate testimony of past, present and future.

Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards(2004)

59min | Documentary
3.2/5 (with 3 votes)

The documentary investigates the phenomenon of Qaddafi's elite female bodyguard corps and the tensions these women embody: tensions between Islam, modernisation in a nomadic society, a militarist feminism and an urban dictatorship.

The Last Jews of Libya(2007)

50min | Documentary

Isabella Rossellini narrates this memoir of the Sephardic Jewish population in North African prior to WWII.

Taif Al-Madina(2000)

1h 45min
3.0/5 (with 2 votes)

To escape the civil war between Christians and Muslims, a Lebanese family moves from the countryside to Beirut, only to find themselves caught in an equally dangerous situation.

Freedom Fields(2019)

1h 37min | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)

In post-revolution Libya, a group of women are brought together by one dream: to play football for their nation. But as the country descends into civil war and the utopian hopes of the “Arab Spring” begin to fade, can they realise their dream? And is there even a country left to play for? Freedom Fields is a film about hope and sacrifice in a land where dreams seem a luxury. Through the eyes of these accidental activists we see the reality of a country in transition, where the personal stories of love, struggle and aspirations collide with History.

Directed by Naziha Arebi
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After A Revolution(2021)

2h 1min | Documentary

In Libya, two siblings put their heart and soul into the future of their country during the 2011 revolution, but each on a different side: he supported Gaddafi, she was one of the “rebels”. Now belonging to the ruling class, she is again standing up for the oppressed and seeking rehabilitation for people like her brother. We follow these fervent, resilient siblings over six years, during which she stands for elections and he struggles with the traumas of war.

Prisoner and Jailer(2016)

15min | Drama
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Prisoner and Jailer tells the story of two contrasting Libyans: a key official in the former regime and one of the most prominent figures of the post-revolutionary period in Libya. Through these two characters, we discover the circumstances surrounding one of the most influential events in modern Libyan history: The Abu Salim Prison Massacre.

Granny's Flags(2013)

Haja Fatma, a mother to eight children, tells the tale of family life in Tripoli during the Libyan Revolution. Women, young and old, all contributed during these hostile months in their own unique way. A human portal into the acts of ordinary people in their hope for freedom.

First to Fall(2014)

1h 20min | Documentary
2.6/5 (with 2 votes)

First to Fall follows two young civilian expatriate 'rebels' on their 8-month journey to liberate Libya, their home country. Carrying cameras along with guns into battle, they took lenses where no documentary has gone before, capturing the madness of the Libyan front lines firsthand. Director Rachel Beth Anderson's distinct female perspective reveals their dramatic transformation as these young men give up comfortable, stable lives in Canada to take up arms against a corrupt regime and risk their lives in a brutal, chaotic war. Anderson's incredible access provides audiences a personal connection to this honest, witty, at times shocking, modern coming of age tale.

The Colonel's Stray Dogs(2021)

1h 13min | Documentary

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 Battle of Tagrift(1981)

1h 32min | Drama, War, Action

An epic war film about the battle of the Italian and Libyan armies.

When Fate Becomes Hard(1972)

Libya's first feature-length film.

Directed by Abdellah Rezzoug

Where Do You Hide the Sun?(1977)

1h 34min | Fantasy, Action, Crime

A mixed cast of Egyptians, Libyans and Moroccans address the issue of corruption among young people, many of whom seem to be suffering greatly from the lingering effects of war.

Directed by Abdellah Mesbahi - With Adel Emam, Nour El-Sherif

The Mystery of the Black Mummy(2003)

45min | Documentary

Uan Muhuggiag is a place in the central Sahara located in Libya, and the name of the mummy of a small boy found there in 1958 by Professor Fabrizio Mori. The mummy displays a highly sophisticated mummification technique, and at around 5,500 years old is older than any comparable Ancient Egyptian mummy.