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Timbuktu 2015

In a dusty corner of Mali, where fundamentalist rule suffocates joy and freedom, Kidane's tranquil life is disrupted by a tragic mistake that sets him on a collision course with the ruthless authorities. As the once-vibrant city of Timbuktu descends into chaos, Kidane must confront the harsh realities of a regime that seeks to dictate every aspect of existence.

In a dusty corner of Mali, where fundamentalist rule suffocates joy and freedom, Kidane's tranquil life is disrupted by a tragic mistake that sets him on a collision course with the ruthless authorities. As the once-vibrant city of Timbuktu descends into chaos, Kidane must confront the harsh realities of a regime that seeks to dictate every aspect of existence.

Does Timbuktu have end credit scenes?

No!

Timbuktu does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Timbuktu

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Metacritic

92

Metascore

7.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

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TMDB

70

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.8

From 65 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.79/5

From 14 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for Timbuktu

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69th British Academy Film Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Film Not in the English Language

87th Academy Awards 2015

Nomination

Foreign Language Film

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Cars Featured in Timbuktu

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Sanili

TS 125

Sanili

unknown

Toyota

2011

Hilux

Toyota

2007

Land Cruiser

unknown

unknown

Movie Themes and Keywords

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