Donga
From the Middle East & North Africa
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1h 30m
Directed by Muhannad Lamin • Documentary • With Ali Sabty • 2023 • 90 minutes
During Libya's 2011 uprising, young Donga filmed battles, infusing moments of community and humor amidst the war's chaos. Decades later in Istanbul, wounded he grapples with war's grim realities, yet his enduring spirit clings to hope and change.
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