Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards

Apr 1 2004 N/A 0h 59m
Documentary

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.

Plot

Ms. Ajami's ambitious documentary takes a fascinating look inside one of the Mid-East's most unusual military units, Libya's elite female military corps assigned to guard the country's supreme leader, Mohmmar Qaddafi. The film examines how these women embody the tension between Islam and modernization in a nomadic society, between feminism and an old-style dictatorship.

Written by

Rania Ajami

Directed by

Rania Ajami

Production Countries

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America, United Kingdom

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
123
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA