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Abderrahmane 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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'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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Timbuktu 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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Timbuktu triumphs at French Césars
Film is nominated for Oscar in foreign language category. Kristen Stewart and Sean Penn also win Césars.
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Cannes: Timbuktu director to head Cinéfondation, Shorts jury
Oscar-nominated Abderrahmane Sissako named president of the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury.
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Le Pacte seals Timbuktu deals
EXCLUSIVE: Film inspired by real-life stoning of young Mali couple draws buyers.
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‘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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Cannes: Shorts, Cinéfondation titles revealed
Abderrahmane Sissako to head the Cinéfondation and Short Films jury.
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