Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
★★★★★
Arabic / 173 MIN. / 1981
The Genres
The Synopsis
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.
The Cast
