Siraj Huwaidi
Writing
Biography
Siraj Huwaidi was born in Tripoli. He began writing on the Internet at a time when the cultural movement was almost non-existent during the Gaddafi era and published dozens of stories and articles on the Internet in 2002. He then shifted to scriptwriting and became famous through the Libyat series, which lasted for four seasons. Siraj Huwaidi is considered one of the most known Libyan scriptwriters. During his artistic career, Siraj Huwaidi won more than 20 awards from international, Arab, and local festivals.
Known For
Ghasaq captures the intense situation in the cities of Misurata and Tripoli from September 2014 to December 2016, the date when Giza, the last stronghold of ISIS in Sirte was liberated. Ghasaq narrates the struggle and unification of the Libyan people from all ages and backgrounds in their fight against extremism and terrorism, eventually becoming victorious after the sacrifice of hundreds of martyrs.
Twilight
Khawla is forced to live in her uncle Nouri’s house after her father’s death, her mother’s marriage and her travel abroad, and many problems arise between her and her cousins, especially her cousin Afaf, who studies with her in the same college.
Banat Al Am
Corruption... Authority... Justice... Four ambitious young candidates compete to choose Al-Hawiya, and get the largest number of votes to win the seat.