In the documentary film “Donga’s Diary,” filmmaker Muhannad Lamin, Mohamed Mahjoub, and Ali Sabty explore the personal journey of Donga, a young Libyan man who chronicled his country’s tumultuous decade of revolution and civil war. Donga initially joined the protest in his hometown of Misrata at age 19, opting to document the events with a camera while his friends took up arms. Over the years, Donga’s footage captured the violent aftermath of Muammar Gaddafi’s fall, the emergence of ISIS, and General Haftar’s 2019 march on Tripoli. Through his lens, viewers can witness the complexities of a nation in turmoil.
As Donga reflects on the disillusionment of the 2011 uprising from his hotel room, where he is recovering from a mortar injury, viewers are given a glimpse into the emotional toll of bearing witness to his country’s devastation. The documentary sheds light on the impact of these events not only on Donga but also on Libya as a whole, illustrating the lasting effects of conflict on a nation and its people.
Through Donga’s story, “Donga’s Diary” provides a powerful and intimate account of how one individual’s experience reflects the broader narrative of a nation in crisis. The film serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience of those who continue to document and bear witness to the tumultuous events shaping their lives and their country.
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