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Timbuktu

Oscar-nominated foreign drama. The inhabitants of Timbuktu, captured by Islamist militants, are forced to live under new laws that threaten their freedom and existence.

Timbuktu, Mali. With the ancient city having been captured by Islamist militants, its inhabitants are forced to live under new laws that threaten their freedoms and existence. Music, bare flesh and football are forbidden and risk public floggings, or even death. Outside the town, a cattle farmer and his family expect things to return to normal soon but even they are under the watchful eye of the soldiers.

Oscar-nominated foreign drama in French, Arabic and Tamashek with English subtitles.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 Jan 2021 01:50

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Abderrahmane Sissako
Kidane Ibrahim Ahmed
Abdelkerim Abel Jafri
Satima Toulou Kiki
Toya Layla Walet Mohamed
Issan Mehdi AG Mohamed
Djihadiste Hichem Yacoubi
Writer Abderrahmane Sissako

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Jan 2019 23:00
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 00:20
  • Sat 23 Jan 2021 01:50