Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rania Ajami
- Screenplay & Story
- Rania Ajami
- Original Score
- René Aubry, Taoufiq Ben Amor, Kardeş Türküler
- Original Title
- Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rania Ajami
Rania Ajami
René Aubry, Taoufiq Ben Amor, Kardeş Türküler
Stefanos Geroulanos, Rania Ajami
Rania Ajami
Department Leadership Roster
Rania Ajami
Director
Rania Ajami
Writer
Rania Ajami
Producer
René Aubry
Original Music Composer
Stefanos Geroulanos
Editor
Taoufiq Ben Amor
Original Music Composer
Kardeş Türküler
Original Music Composer
Rania Ajami
Editor
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What is Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards about?
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.
Who directed Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards?
Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards was directed by Rania Ajami.
Who stars in Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards?
The principal cast of Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards includes Rania Ajami, Muammar Gaddafi, Fathiya Tabishat.
When was Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards released and how long is it?
Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards was composed by René Aubry, Taoufiq Ben Amor, Kardeş Türküler.