Movie

Timbuktu

“A song for freedom.”

★ 7.0(512)20141h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Abderrahmane Sissako
Release date: 2014-12-10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: French
Box office: $1,076,075
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les films du Worso

Timbuktu — trailer

About Timbuktu

Timbuktu is a 2014 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, starring Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki and Layla Walet Mohamed. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 512 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Timbuktu in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ibrahim Ahmed

Kidane

Toulou Kiki

Satima

Layla Walet Mohamed

Toya

Abel Jafri

Abdelkrim

Kettly Noël

Zabou

Hichem Yacoubi

Jihadist

Mehdi A.G. Mohamed

Issan

Fatoumata Diawara

Singer

Adel Mahmoud Cherif

The Imam

Salem Dendou

Jihadist leader

Mamby Kamissoko

Jihadist

Yoro Diakité

Jihadist

Themes & keywords

civil warcattlereligious fundamentalismreligious conflictreligious differencesafrican customsyihadsharia lawislamismmauritania

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Timbuktu in Canada?+

Timbuktu is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Timbuktu on Netflix?+

Timbuktu is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Timbuktu?+

Timbuktu has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Timbuktu?+

Timbuktu stars Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, Layla Walet Mohamed, Abel Jafri and Kettly Noël.

When did Timbuktu come out?+

Timbuktu is a 2014 movie directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.

What genre is Timbuktu?+

Timbuktu is Drama and War film.

Who directed Timbuktu?+

Timbuktu was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.