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2009•60 min•Documentary

The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu

Is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu worth watching? With a rating of 5.2/10, this Documentary film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu Synopsis

Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university founded around the same time as Oxford, Timbuktu is proof that the reading and writing of books have long been as important to Africans as to Europeans.

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Is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu worth watching?

The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu has received mixed reviews with a 5.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu hit or flop?

The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu has received average ratings (5.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu is a Documentary movie that Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university f...

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