The film portrays Timbuktu's demise since it came under the control of jihadists. Numerous incidents arise as fundamentalist Islam is forced onto an African society.
The slow pace of the film matches the rhythm of Timbuktu and gives us time to contemplate what was and what has become of an ancient city synonymous to Westerners as a foreign land far away. The spirit of the indigenous people is still very apparent despite the incursions of Arabic speaking fundamentalists.
A revealing insight into a changing reality. Within the film we see resistance from the indigenous people but the injustices continue, no doubt leaving most viewers angry.
The slow pace of the film matches the rhythm of Timbuktu and gives us time to contemplate what was and what has become of an ancient city synonymous to Westerners as a foreign land far away. The spirit of the indigenous people is still very apparent despite the incursions of Arabic speaking fundamentalists.
A revealing insight into a changing reality. Within the film we see resistance from the indigenous people but the injustices continue, no doubt leaving most viewers angry.