Timbuktu (2014)
French and Tuareg drama film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako
Timbuktu has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 min). The French film released on 15 May 2014. It is directed by Abderrahmane Sissako and stars Abel Jafri, Hichem Yacoubi and Toulou Kiki.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Cinematography
- Sofian El Fani
- Editing
- Nadia Ben Rachid
- Music
- Amine Bouhafa
- Written by
- Abderrahmane Sissako, Kessen Tall
- Produced by
- Sylvie Pialat, Étienne Comar
- Production
- Arte France Cinéma, Canal+, Ciné+, National Centre of Cinematography and Animated Pictures
- Distribution
- Vertigo Média
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Cannes; François Chalais Prize; Grand Prix; Lumière Award for Best Film; César Award for Best Film; Lumière Award for Best Director
- Set in
- Timbuktu
- Filmed in
- Mauritania, Oualata
- Country
- France, Mauritania
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 15 May 2014
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Timbuktu?
Timbuktu has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes, or 97 min.
When did Timbuktu release?
Timbuktu released on 15 May 2014.
Who directed Timbuktu?
Timbuktu is directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Who is in the cast of Timbuktu?
The cast of Timbuktu includes Abel Jafri, Hichem Yacoubi, Toulou Kiki, Fatoumata Diawara and Ibrahim Ahmed dit Pino.
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