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My Home, in Libya

IMDb 7.9

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Filming in her grandparents’ home near Padova in Italy, the director identifies a map of places belonging to their past. Antonio was born in Libya when it was an Italian colony, and he lived in Tripoli where he married Narcisa. They were suddenly forced to leave the country in 1970 just after Gaddafi’s coup. With the help of a young Libyan contacted on social media, Martina collects images of her grandparents’ “hometown” today. As they exchange pictures and chats, their relationship grows, the web allowing them to slowly overcome the physical and cultural boundaries that separate their lives, bringing the audience into a world the media has no access to.

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What is My Home, in Libya (2018) about?

Filming in her grandparents’ home near Padova in Italy, the director identifies a map of places belonging to their past. Antonio was born in Libya when it was an Italian colony, and he lived in Tripoli where he married Narcisa. They were suddenly forced to leave the country in 1970 just after Gaddafi’s coup. With the help of a young Libyan contacted on social media, Martina collects images of her…

Who stars in My Home, in Libya?

My Home, in Libya stars Martina Melilli (Herself), Mahmoud (Himself), Antonio Melilli (Himself), Narcisa Bertipagila (Herself). The film was directed by Martina Melilli.

How long is My Home, in Libya?

My Home, in Libya has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018.

Is My Home, in Libya worth watching?

My Home, in Libya holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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