Film

The Mujahid of the Mountain Khalifa Bin Askar

Director

Samah almajri

Year

2024

The legendary resistance leader who unified Libyan and Tunisian struggles

A historical documentary capturing the epic struggle of the heroic Libyan Mujahid, "Khalifa Bin Askar," who led the armed resistance against the Italian occupation in Libya's Western Mountains. The film sheds light on the prominent strategic battles he commanded against the Italian invasion, while also highlighting a significant pan-Arab dimension: his unity with Tunisian resistance fighters in numerous battles against French colonialism in Tunisia. The documentary culminates in a dramatic conclusion, exploring the treacherous deception that led to Bin Askar’s capture by the Italians, leading up to his execution and martyrdom.