- “Lion of the Desert” (1980) – Directed by Moustapha Akkad, this epic war film portrays the story of Libyan resistance leader Omar Mukhtar during the Italian colonisation in the 1920s.
- “Black Gold” (2011) – Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, this historical drama is set in the Libyan desert and follows the rivalry between two Arab princes during the dawn of the oil industry.
- “Notorious” (2009) – Although not entirely set in Libya, parts of this political thriller directed by George Tillman Jr. take place in Tripoli. The story revolves around an American Muslim and former prisoner who becomes tangled in a terrorist plot.
- “Horsemen” (2009) – While not exclusively set in Libya, this mystery thriller directed by Jonas Ĺkerlund includes scenes in Tripoli. The film delves into the dark world of a serial killer operating under a religious motive.
- “The Devils Double” (2011) – Based on a true story, this drama directed by Lee Tamahori is set in 1980s Iraq, with scenes also taking place in Libya. It focuses on the life of Latif Yahia, an Iraqi army lieutenant forced to become the body double of Saddam Hussein’s son, Uday Hussein.
- “In the Country of Men” by Hisham Matar – This novel tells the story of a young boy named Suleiman living in Tripoli during the rule of Muammar Gaddafi. It explores themes of political turmoil and the personal struggles faced by individuals in a repressive regime.
- “The Return” by Hisham Matar – Written by the same author as the previous novel, “The Return” is a memoir that explores Matar’s journey to uncover the truth about his father, who was abducted and imprisoned in Libya during Gaddafi’s rule.
- “Anubis: A Libyan Novel” by Ibrahim Al-koni – Set in the Sahara Desert, this novel combines elements of Libyan folklore and magical realism as it follows the journey of a young orphan named As-hab on a mission to find a lost oasis.
- “The Bleeding of the Stone” by Ibrahim Al-koni – Another novel by Ibrahim Al-koni, it explores the relationship between a Tuareg rebel and a Libyan soldier during a civil war in the 1980s. The story delves into themes of identity, tradition, and the clash between modernity and ancient beliefs.
- “The Immortals” by Makenzy Orcel – While not exclusively set in Libya, parts of this novel take place in the city of Tripoli. It follows the life of a young Haitian man who flees his home country and embarks on a journey that leads him to Libya, where he encounters the harsh realities faced by migrants in search of a better life
WANDERLIST: Libya in books and on film
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