Review of Timbuktu (2014) by Mark H — 06 Feb 2015
4 out of 5 stars. A very beautiful and sad film about Islamic fundamentalists invading a small, peaceful town in the sub Sahara. The villagers' idyllically harmonious way of life for generations is shattered by the brutality and violence of the extremists who impose harsh laws on the gentle people.
Very relevant to today's headlines, this poetic and lyrical film puts real faces on the conflict happening in many countries. Stunning images of landscapes rarely seen in Africa, with haunting closeups of different tribal people and their children, make this a rewarding film to seek out.
"Timbuktu" deserves its Oscar nomination and will more widely help people understand the drastic changes occurring right now in the world with so much life and culture being lost.
This review of Timbuktu (2014) was written by Mark H on 06 Feb 2015.
Timbuktu has generally received very positive reviews.
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