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My Father and Qaddafi

Directed by Jihan K
Libya
2025
88 mins
Unclassified 15+
Director Jihan K reconstructs her father's disappearance after he opposed Qaddafi, with the help of her determined mother who never stopped searching. Award winner, Venice.

When Mansur Rashid Kikhia, who previously worked for the United Nations and served in Libya's government, vanished in 1993 after opposing dictator Muammar Qaddafi, his disappearance left an aching hole in the heart of his family. His daughter, Jihan K, now returns to his story with the help of her mother, who spent 19 years searching for Mansur without ever giving up. Jihan's mother serves as the emotional core of this cathartic tale, whose stories of the lengths she went to for answers are startlingly brave. This bold debut documentary not only offers a portrait of Rashid Kikhia's father; it opens a window into Libya's history, told through poignant memory and powerful testimony.

“Riveting ... extraordinary film”
Leila Latif, IndieWire
“My Father And Qaddafi is a powerful, essential memorial”
Nikki Baughan, Screen International
“Riveting ... extraordinary film”
Leila Latif, IndieWire

Tickets

Sat 6 June 2026, 5:45pm
Past Event
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3
Event George St - Cinema 3
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Mon 8 June 2026, 6:15pm
Past Event
Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1
Palace Central - Cinema 1
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  • Program Strand
    International Documentaries
  • Original Title
    بابا و القذافي
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 15+
  • Country
    Libya, USA
  • Language
    In English, Arabic and French with English subtitles
  • Director
    Jihan K
  • Producer
    Jihan K, Valentina Castellani-Quinn, Dave Guenette, Mohamed Soueid, Sol Guy
  • Cinematographer
    Jihan K, Micah Walker, Mike McLaughlin
  • Editor
    Alessandro Dordoni, Chloë Lambourne, Nicole Hálová
  • Genre
    Documentary, Award Winner, Human Rights, Politics, War, Africa, Romance, Women Directors, Biography, History, Women’s Stories, Family
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Jihan K
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