Souleymane’s Story
France 2024
Dir: Boris Lojkine
Cast: Abou Sangaré, Nina Meurisse, Alpha Oumar Sow, Emmanuel Yovanie
French / 92m
Coming soon
Set over a tense 48 hours, Abou Sangare plays a Guinean asylum seeker who races through the streets of Paris delivering food as he awaits his asylum interview which will decide whether or not he will be granted residency.
Winner of 4 César awards: Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress for Nina Meurisse, Best Male Breakthrough for Abou Sangare and Best Editing
Winner: Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Award and Best Actor award for Abou Sangare
“A breathtaking thriller”
— ★★★★★ Télérama
“Sangare is magnetic… there appears to be no limit to how much soul and sensitivity the actor can bring”
— Variety
“This heart-breaking, powerful film should be compulsory viewing”
— ★★★★ Dog and Wolf