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Release Date:
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Limited
some violence and thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
Not far from Timbuktu, now ruled by the religious fundamentalists, Kidane lives peacefully in the dunes with his wife Satima, his daughter Toya, and Issan, their twelve-year-old shepherd. In town, the people suffer, powerless, from the regime of terror imposed by the Jihadists determined to control their faith. Music, laughter, cigarettes, even soccer have been banned. The women have become shadows but resist with dignity. Every day, the new improvised courts issue tragic and absurd sentences. Kidane and his family are being spared the chaos that prevails in Timbuktu. But their destiny changes when Kidane accidentally kills Amadou, the fisherman who slaughtered “GPS,” his beloved cow. He now has to face the new laws of the foreign occupants.
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Who stars in Timbuktu: Cast List
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Who's making Timbuktu: Crew List
A look at the Timbuktu behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Abderrahmane Sissako last directed Black Tea.
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Production: What we know about Timbuktu?
Key Facts
- Mauritania's official entry for the 2015 Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award.
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - January: The film was set to Completed status.
Timbuktu Release Date: When was the film released?
Timbuktu was a Limited release in 2015 on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
As a Limited release, Timbuktu will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Timbuktu DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Timbuktu was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 .
Timbuktu VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Timbuktu was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.