FROM HERE TO TIMBUKTU

FROM HERE TO TIMBUKTU

202027 minGE
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Synopsis

In 1593, the Saadian army, led by Judar Pasha (Paul Mbuvi) of Morocco, had Ransacked the City of Timbuktu in Mali. Four Children, from the Four corners of Africa - Chep (Kanana Gichuru) from Kenya, Omar (Ken Mwalabu) from Egypt, Doudou (Eunice Muturi) from Senegal and Thandi (Wanjiku Mwaura) from South Africa, travel Back in Time to help Ahmad Baba (Nick Odhiambo) Save his Library from Becoming a Swimming Pool!

Cast & Crew

Kanana Gichuru, Ken Mwalabu, Wanjiku Mwaura, Nick Odhiambo, Paul Mbuvi, Edward Khaemba, Amina Abdi, Linda Napwori, Kanana Gicheru, Priston Kedohi, Michael Kago, Brian Kyalo Msafiri, Eunice Muturi

Country:Kenya, Mali
Language:English
Type:Short Film

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