BIO
Muhannad Lamin is a Tunis-based Libyan director, editor, and producer. He graduated from Tripoli's art institute with a degree in directing and screenwriting.
Muhannad's short films, including "Prisoner And Jailer" have been screened at prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the Claremont Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, and Rhode Island International Film Festival.
As a co-founder of Khayal Productions, Muhannad has successfully produced short documentaries and online series for renowned platforms such as VICE, GREAT BIG STORY, and M&C Saatchi.
In addition to his production work, Muhannad has also contributed as a production manager and coordinator on notable feature documentaries such as "Freedom Fields" and "After a Revolution."
In 2023 Muhannad premiered his debut feature documentary, "Donga," at the IDFA International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam and the Red Sea International Film Festival.
filmography
80 – Short Animated Documentary – 2012
Documenting the days that Adel spent on the most dangerous political prison in Libya, A mixed style of Animation and live video was used to tell the story of 2 important days in Adel’s life.
Official selection-finalist Tropfest Arabia 2012
Open Doors Screenings: Locarno Film festival in 2015
Prisoner and Jailer – Short Fiction – 2019
The story of two contrasting Libyans, one a key official in the former regime, the other one of the most prominent figures of the post-revolutionary period in Libya.
Through these two characters, we discover the circumstances surrounding one of the most influential events in modern Libyan history:
The Abu Salim Prison massacre in which more than 1,200 political prisoners were killed in the space of just a few hours.
The film shifts between the past and presents through the two protagonists who exchange the role of victim.
Most of the events and dialogue in the film were taken directly from testimonies of former prisoners and wardens.
Official selection: Rhode Island International Film festival 2019
Official selection: Carthage International film festival 2019
Best Short film Winner: Alexandria International film festival 2020
African Perspectives: Clermont-Ferrand International short film festival 2020
DONGA - Feature Documentary – 2023
As a youth, Donga filmed the Libyan uprising against Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, as well as later scenes of war in Libya.
Through excerpts from his videos, he looks back on how the events have changed him.
Official selection: IDFA International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam 2023
Official selection: The Red Sea International Film Film Festival 2023