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Timbuktu

Timbuktu

2014
Drama
1h 36m
No more music, no tea, no cigarettes, no bright colors, no laughs. The women have become shadows. The religious fundamentalists are spreading terror in the region. In the dunes, away from the chaos, Kidane enjoys a quiet life. But his peace is short-lived. Kidane must face the law of the new foreign rulers determined to defeat an open and tolerant Islam. Against the humiliations and acts of brutality, Timbuktu tells of the struggle of the people, and the uncertain future of the children. (festival-cannes.fr)

Directed by:

Abderrahmane Sissako

Screenwriter:

Abderrahmane Sissako, Kessen Tall

Starring:

Abel Jafri, Pino Desperado, Toulou Kiki

Genre:

Drama

Countries:

France, Mauritania

Languages:

English, French, Arabic, Bambara, Songhay, Tamashek
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Timbuktu

2014
Drama
1h 36m
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astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 28 Dec 2014
78
57th
A somewhat moving portrait of Saharan lives, with a serious bone to pick with the current oppressive military regime. For me the film moved a little too slowly overall, and some of the vignettes seemed thematically disconnected. I would like to see African films with more culture and less politics; the scene in the musicians' house was wonderful.
Rated 28 Dec 2014
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 05 Jan 2016
3
36th
this loose patchwork of the half-lives lived under an oppressive fundamentalist occupation, punctuated by heavy handed poetic flourishes, humorous caricature and moments of jolting violence, varies in effectiveness on a scene by scene basis, but it's an admirable effort at striking a delicate balance. still a little didactic and binary to consistently fascinate me, but there are moments i won't forget in a hurry, and some which work far better than they ought due to sissako's deft direction.
Rated 05 Jan 2016
doughbarondoughbaron
Rated 26 Mar 2015
77
71st
A beautifully shot, subdued portrait of a people and place subjugated by fanatics.
Rated 26 Mar 2015
xacviantxacviant
Rated 25 Mar 2015
84
66th
Life in a small African town under the control of ISIL, and a joyless life it is, where music and sports are banned (a memorably haunting sequence shows men playing soccer without a ball), where sharia law only benefits those in power, and where a dispute, exacerbated by bad choices, leads to death and suffering. A haunting portrait of a world we tend to make assumptions about without really understanding, strikingly directed (the cinematography is stunning), marred only by a lack of cohesion.
Rated 25 Mar 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Dec 2019
80
75th
Would be a super chill neighborhood if it weren't for the jihadists.
Rated 17 Dec 2019
begbegbegbeg
Rated 03 Apr 2017
50
24th
Strong images are present in the movie but something is missing to make you watch it.
Rated 03 Apr 2017
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 05 Dec 2015
66
26th
Though beautifully photographed and convincing in its performances, its subject matter ultimately suffers from heavy-handedness in its being preached to the choir. 'Timbuktu' does not tell us much we don't already know, and what it does tell us feels suspiciously timely in capitalizing upon events that continue to evoke very strong, very humanist emotions around the globe. Ultimately, this renders the entire film rather dishonest and exploitative for me.
Rated 05 Dec 2015
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 24 Sep 2015
20
7th
An examination of extreme ignorance & a cruel corrupt religion. This highlights the nightmarish existence of the people subjected to extremists using Sharia law to justify atrocities & terrorism. Sick & deeply shameful, but no real surprise. This type of religious horror has long been the foundation for unrest, unhappiness, injustice & the death of hope & prosperity. Impossible to enjoy. Sad, pathetic, tiresome & boring. In many ways, a beacon for how all religions are fundamentally ridiculous.
Rated 24 Sep 2015
chemical404chemical404
Rated 26 Jun 2015
51
41st
Heavy-handed right from the first scene, a tale of abuse imposed upon wild animals and decent peoples of does-this-place-really-existsastan by evil kind of muslims. More interesting film than you could expect from the poster.
Rated 26 Jun 2015
mandymandy
Rated 05 Jun 2015
6
43rd
Beautifully shot, the luminous and colourful visuals work in stark contrast to the undercurrent of fear and oppression. The performances are underplayed and the narrative lacks fluidity so it can be difficult to follow the supporting characters fates. Overall gives a thought provoking insight into the gentle passivity of such village life and the devastating consequences of incoming oppressors.
Rated 05 Jun 2015
patmanpatman
Rated 04 Jun 2015
38
6th
Provocative exploration into religious intolerance and inhumanity. Unfortunately it feels very tedious despite how great it looks. The musical pieces a highlight.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
ricRic
Rated 10 May 2015
85
82nd
Beautiful music and cinematography, a glimpse into the madness brought by islamic fundamentalism and how it's used by petty warlords
Rated 10 May 2015
kercKerc
Rated 22 Mar 2015
21
63rd
The first half did a great job of setting up a buoyant atmosphere and cheeky tone, but then the film just smacks you with the grim reality of the situation in the back half.
Rated 22 Mar 2015
gokseltuzungokseltuzun
Rated 29 Aug 2021
98
89th
miss gibi tertemiz bir film gösrsel solen de cabası ellerine saglık at ant with aly
Rated 29 Aug 2021
aaasolankiaaasolanki
Rated 23 May 2021
60
7th
The movie is partly intriguing because it shows a way of life and people that you normally never get to see in a mainstream movie. However, even at just 95 minutes it feels slow-paced. It is strictly an arthouse movie that would definitely tank in the theatres but sections may appreciate it.
Rated 23 May 2021
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 31 Jan 2021
7
58th
More about conveying a mood and message than it is about narrative substance. As a result, it feels unfocused and mostly sluggish yet some scenes are truly memorable in their own peculiar way, as they find humanity in a place where humanity must be discarded to survive.
Rated 31 Jan 2021
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 24 Jun 2016
69
77th
A bit on-the-nose, but I didn't mind. "Don't kill it, tire it!"
Rated 24 Jun 2016
icarusIcarus
Rated 02 Jan 2016
91
91st
Sharp, clear images complement this troubling vision from a city in jihadist-controlled Mali. I appreciate Sissako's willingness to pull back and avoid emoting over what are certainly heart-wrenching events. Rather, he offers us a quieter vision that allows us to enter into the film, to actively engage with its content. The final result is more powerful for this, I suspect. I also appreciate his humanizing of the dehumanizing jihadists who seek to eliminate all joy and liveliness from the world.
Rated 02 Jan 2016
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 06 Dec 2015
59
49th
Too stilted to be the important film it should have been.
Rated 06 Dec 2015
el_cinefiloel Cinefilo
Rated 03 Jul 2015
70
88th
"Gerçek İslam Bu Değil" mesajıyla çekilmiş filmin güçlü mesajları var. Filmde birkaç sahne var ki insanın belleğine kazınıyor. Müzik dinlediği için kırbaçlama cezasına çarptırılan kadının o kırbaç darbelerini yerken bir anda şarkı söylemeye başlaması,futbol oynaması yasaklanan gençlerin top olmadan oyun oynaması gibi ama mahkeme sahnesi var ki daha iyi olabilirdi.Konuyu bilenlere yeni bir şey söylemiyor.Bunca şiddet,nefret,ikiyüzlülük nereden doğdu mese
Rated 03 Jul 2015
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 29 Jan 2015
70
58th
An intense portrait of a region run by fear, with excellent performances and beautiful cinematography.
Rated 29 Jan 2015
ozdemibrozdemibr
Rated 13 Oct 2014
77
64th
12/10/2014 @Büyülü Fener Sineması / Ankara Film Ekimi &Demet
Rated 13 Oct 2014
denizgunal13denizgunal13
Rated 12 Oct 2014
65
43rd
Çok ham bir film olmuş.Konuyu anlatım biçiminde kopukluklar çok fazla.Ama yönetmen potansiyelli olduğunu gösteriyor.
Rated 12 Oct 2014

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