Timbuktu movie poster

Timbuktu

"A song for freedom."

December 10, 2014 1h 36m 7.0/10 (506 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Timbuktu is a drama/war film. directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.

Starring Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, and Layla Walet Mohamed

Synopsis

Just outside of the Malian city of Timbuktu, now occupied by militant Islamic rebels who impose the Sharia on civilians and inconvenience their daily life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 10, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Good (506 votes)
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Box Office $1.1M Worldwide gross
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Revenue
$1,076,075

Production Companies

  • Les films du Worso
  • Orange Studio
  • Arches Films
  • ARTE France Cinéma
  • Dune Vision

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timbuktu about?

Just outside of the Malian city of Timbuktu, now occupied by militant Islamic rebels who impose the Sharia on civilians and inconvenience their daily life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.

Who directed Timbuktu?

Timbuktu was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.

How long is Timbuktu?

Timbuktu has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Timbuktu released?

Timbuktu was released on December 10, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Timbuktu?

The main cast of Timbuktu includes Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, Layla Walet Mohamed, Abel Jafri, Kettly Noël.

Is Timbuktu worth watching?

Timbuktu has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 506 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.