Baba
Story
Living in the tunnels beneath Tripoli, a queer Libyan teenager dreams of escape to a better life.
“A stylish and surprisingly joyful look at underground queer Libyan life, anchored by a magnetic, fierce performance from Adam Ali.”
BFI Flare Selection Committee
Did you know?
- Baba was billed as the first LGBTQIA+ film set in Libya.
- British-Libyan Adam Ali pulls triple duty as co-writer, co-director and star. He earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Little America and won Best Actor at the Red Sea International Film Festival for Europa.
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Libya | Drama | North Africa | Arabic | Short of the Week | Vimeo Staff Picks | 15-30 min | LGBTIAQ+ | Adam Ali | English | Short Films