Introduction

Diary From the Revolution is a riveting, close-up look at life in a Libyan militia, during and after the uprising that led to Gaddafi’s fall. Capturing hum our and heartache, Norwegian-Libyan filmmaker Nizam Najar grants us extraordinary access to their lives.

Also known as Dagbok fra revolusjonen (Norway, alternative transliteration) and Brennpunkt: Dagbok fra revolusjonen (Norway, series title).

Outline

Meet Nizam Najjar and Haj Siddiq. One is a Libyan-Norwegian filmmaker and the other a larger than life Libyan rebel leader. As Nizam is forced to question how his dreams of the future differ to those of the rebels Haj Siddiq must face tough post-war realities. This film paints a fascinating picture of the revolution and the challenges faced by a democratic Libya.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Nizam Najar.
• Producer(s):
  • Geir Bølstad … executive producer.
  • Kristine Ann Skaret … producer (as Stine Skaret).
• Writer(s):
  • Nizam Najar.
• Music:
  • Bjarne Larsen.
  • John Birger Wormdahl.
• Cinematography:
  • Nizam Najar.
• Editor(s):
  • Erland Edenholm.
  • Torkel Gjorv.
• Production:
  • Medieoperatørene.
• Distributor(s):
  • NRK-TV International (2013) (World-wide) (video) (internet).
  • NRK1 (2012) (Norway) (TV).
  • NRK2 (2012) (Norway) (TV).
• Release Date: 2011. (Norway).
• Running Time: 80 minutes.
• Rating: Not Rated.
• Country: Norway.
• Language: English.

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