The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
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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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BBC: The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
Type: Clip • Published 2015-09-02
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- Original Title
- The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Short
Richard Trayler-Smith, Adrian Davies
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Richard Trayler-Smith
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Tim Short
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What is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu about?
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.
Who directed The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu?
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu?
The principal cast of The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu includes Aminatta Forna.
When was The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu released and how long is it?
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.