| Channel 4 News Gaddafi and family: home movie from 2005 Wednesday 07 September 2011 A home movie from 2005, discovered in Tripoli this week, shows Muammar Gaddafi in light-hearted mood as he plays with his granddaughter and grandson at his Bab al-Aziziya compound. Film obtained by the Reuters news agency in Tripoli shows deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi relaxing with his family at his Bab al-Aziziya compound in 2005. Gaddafi is shown as a loving grandfather, playing and joking with his grandchildren as his son Saadi films the family gathering. At the start of the film, Gaddafi engages in an exchange with his granddaughter. Gaddafi I am your friend. I am your friend. Granddaughter Urrrrrgh. Gaddafi Do you not love me? Do you not love me? Granddaughter No! Gaddafi Why? Then, do you hate me? Am I not good? Am I not sweet? Granddaughter No! Gaddafi Who is the sweet one then? Who is the sweet one then? Tell me, who is the sweet one? Granddaughter Ssshhhh, silent, keep quiet! Gaddafi I will not keep quiet. Gaddafi Yes, this is good. Speak properly. They are listening to what we say, speak properly! Granddaughter Fever Gaddafi Do I have a fever? (pretends to cry) Gaddafi Do we go for a sting? Granddaughter No, No! Gaddafi How is your grandfather Khuwaildie? Do you give him a thumbs up or thumbs down? Granddaughter (makes a gesture of thumbs up) Gaddafi What about your grandfather Al Fateh (referring to himself)? Granddaughter (makes a gesture of thumbs up) Gaddafi By God ... |
