# Timbuktu (2014)

> A poetic Sahelian drama portrays a cattle herder’s family and a besieged town confronting the absurd cruelty of jihadist rule.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/153887

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Abderrahmane Sissako
- Cast: Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, Layla Walet Mohamed, Abel Jafri, Kettly Noël, Hichem Yacoubi, Mehdi A.G. Mohamed, Fatoumata Diawara
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3409392/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, poetic, witty, world cinema night, political film discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of resilience in the face of oppression and terror.

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