Libya's elite female military corps, tasked with guarding the country's supreme leader, is the subject of an intriguing documentary that explores the complexities of Islamic and modern values in a nomadic society.
Shadows of a Leader: Qaddafi's Female Bodyguards
The documentary explores the enigmatic story of Qaddafi's all-female bodyguard unit, delving into the complex contradictions they represent, including the blending of Islamic values, modernization in a nomadic culture, a unique form of militarized feminism, and the stark contrast between cit...