Product Review

Not far from the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, proud cattle herder Kidane (Ibrahim Ahmed
aka Pino) lives peacefully in the dunes with his wife Satima (Toulou Kiki), his daughter Toya
(Layla Walet Mohamed), and Issan (Mehdi Ag Mohamed), their twelve-year-old shepherd.
In town, the people suffer, powerless, from the regime of terror imposed by the Jihadists
determined to control their faith. Music, laughter, cigarettes, even soccer have been banned.
The women have become shadows but resist with dignity. Every day, the new improvised
courts issue tragic and absurd sentences. Kidane and his family are being spared the chaos
that prevails in Timbuktu. But their destiny changes abruptly. BLU-RAY FEATURES:
Theatrical Trailer
Interview with Director Abderrahmane Sissako