The Colonel's Stray Dogs (2021)

Plot

Set against the backdrop of 1981, a group of seven Libyan exiles emerges as the primary opposition to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime. Fast forward thirty years, they return to Libya, confronting the chaos left in Gaddafi's wake. This compelling film masterfully intertwines unique personal narratives with subverted propaganda footage, all enhanced by striking cinematography. It unveils a lesser-known chapter of Libyan history, providing a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by those striving to reclaim their homeland amidst the remnants of a tumultuous past.