An ‘issue movie’ may find itself unexpectedly caught in its own lessons, unable to reconcile the many facets of an important real-world message with the intangible magic of cinema. But when that meeting of methods does turn out successfully, it’s almost always reason to celebrate. Call it a parable, a diatribe, a lesson; whatever label you give Timbuktu, the latest feature from Abderrahmane Sissako, it won’t be enough to capture the complexity of this fiercely intelligent, yet soulful…
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A look at the brief occupation of Timbuktu by militant Islamic rebels.
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