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The Colonel's Stray Dogs
The Colonel's Stray Dogs

The Colonel's Stray Dogs

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

73 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 April 2021

Country

South Africa

Cast

Muammar Gaddafi

Muammar Gaddafi

Himself (archive footage)

Ashur Shamis

Ashur Shamis

Himself

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