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A Superb Lead Electrifies a Propulsive, Compassionate Immigration Drama

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  • Festival 40
  • Director: Boris Lojkine
  • France 2024
  • 93 minutes
  • French
  • Subtitles in Hebrew, English

Cannes 2024 - Special Look - Best Actor Award, Jury Award

As he pedals through the streets of Paris delivering meals, Souleymane repeats his story. In two days, the Guinean has his asylum application interview, the key to obtaining legal papers. But Souleymane is not ready.

Winner of two prestigious awards at Cannes, The Story of Souleymane is a compassionate Immigration drama with the driving urgency of a thriller. The film centers on an electrifying performance by first-time actor Abou Sangare.

Filmography: Camille (2019), Hope (2014).

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  • Director Boris Lojkine
  • Production Bruno Nahon
  • Script Boris Lojkine, Delphine Agut
  • Cinematography Tristan Galand
  • Editing Xavier Sirven
  • Festivals Cannes (Un Certain Regard – Best Actor Award, Jury Prize), Karlovy Vary, Toronto
  • Actors Abou Sangare, Nina Meurisse, Alpha Oumar Sow, Emmanuel Yovanie
  • Source New Cinema

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