TIMBUKTU - a film by Abderrahmane Sissako (2014)

This 40-slide full colour Power Point Presentation allows for a diverse range of topics to be studied. It covers history, culture, religious themes and filmmaking/media studies.
The film is about the destruction of culture and heritage, as well as occupation/colonialism, religious freedom, and human rights. The presentation also focuses on the film and its production, including representations and issues addressed by the filmmaker.
The film was produced to include the languages of the region in which it is set, including French, Tamasheq, English and other African dialects.
This resource facilitates rich discussion on topics such as: historical events, religious law, the value of cultural preservation and women’s rights.
It is appropriate for students aged 16 - 18. The violence of some events could be triggering for younger years.