Timbuktu is a Mauritanian-French drama film set in the city of Timbuktu, which is under the control of jihadist extremists. The film depicts the lives of the city's residents as they navigate the oppressive regime and its strict rules. Timbuktu is a poignant exploration of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, highlighting the power of art, love, and community in times of turmoil.