Souleymane's Story

Souleymane's Story

2024 · 94 min · FR · 7.5 (412 votes)
Dir. Boris Lojkine · Starring Abou Sangare, Nina Meurisse, Alpha Oumar Sow, Emmanuel Yovanie, Younoussa Diallo, Ghislain Mahan
Drama

As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane recounts his story. In two days, he has to go through his asylum application interview, the key to obtaining papers, but Souleymane is not ready.

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This film offers a quietly urgent, empathetic look into a life on the margins. It feels like a poignant, intimate journey through the daily grind and the immense pressure of an uncertain future, set against the backdrop of a bustling city. It's a somber, reflective experience.

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