Timbuktu is a Mauritanian-French drama film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako. Set in the city of Timbuktu, which is under the control of jihadist militants, the film explores the impact of their strict interpretation of Islamic law on the local population. It follows the story of a cattle herder and his family as they try to resist the oppressive regime. Timbuktu is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that sheds light on the human cost of extremism.
