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FeaturesAbderrahmane Sissako, Timbuktu
The spread of Islamic fundamentalism across Africa has flung many ordinary Muslims’ lives into turmoil. Timbuktu director Abderrahmane Sissako tells Elbert Wyche why he wanted to express their story
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NewsBerlin film festival reveals 2024 competition line-up
Includes new films from Claire Burger, Olivier Assayas, Hong Sangsoo, Bruno Dumont, Abderrahmane Sissako and Mati Diop.
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Reviews‘The Invitation’: Thessaloniki Review
Fabrizio Maltese accepts an invitation from Abderrahmane Sissako to continue the late Pol Cruchten’s unfinished film in Mauritania
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Reviews‘Black Tea’: Berlin Review
An African woman seeks a new life, and new connections, in Guangzhou, China
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NewsCannes’ Critics Week completes 2024 jury
Spanish writer-director-producer Rodrigo Sorogoyen will preside over the festival’s parallel selection.
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'Timbuktu' director eyes 'Leo the African' adaptation
Abderrahmane Sissako considering historical novel, which captures adventures of a 15th century Arab diplomat, writer and explorer.
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NewsCannes: Timbuktu director to head Cinéfondation, Shorts jury
Oscar-nominated Abderrahmane Sissako named president of the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury.
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NewsTimbuktu triumphs at French Lumiere awards
Franco-Mauritanian Abderrahmane Sissako Timbuktu has clinched best film and best director at the Lumière Awards, France’s version of the Golden Globes.
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