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Tripoli Stories 2 | The Runner (2014)

Duration: 04:15    Category: International, Mini   Opportunity: Stories

The story of what happened to Libyan runner Tari Al Shibli when he revealed his tattooed independence flag after winning an international race.

This short documentary was made during a SDI workshop in Tripoli, organised by the British Council and Tripoli Arts Academy.

Screening Formats: DVD, HD Quicktime, BluRay

Highlights:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Locarno Film Festival – Open Doors 2015
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Nour Festival of Arts 2015
OFFICIAL SELECTION – BBC Arabic Festival 2015
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Beirut International Festival 2015

Links:
Collaboration Press Release
British Council Website

To arrange a screening please contact: festivals@scotdoc.com

Director: Mohannad Eissa
Executive Producers: Noe Mendelle & Anne Milne
DOP: Ahmed Aboub
Editor/Sound: Mohannad Eissa
British Council Libya: Awatef Shawish, Adam Geddal

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