Souleymane’s Story is a French drama that follows Souleymane, a young Guinean immigrant working as a food delivery cyclist in Paris. The film is directed by Boris Lojkine. With only two days before Souleymane asylum interview, he deals with the challenges of undocumented life, including exploitative work conditions and the pressure to fabricate a compelling story to secure legal residency. It’s a story about immigration, resilience, and provides a close look at the human side of bureaucratic systems.
Movie Title: Souleymane’s Story (Original title: L’Histoire de Souleymane)
Year of Release: 2024
Date of Release: October 9, 2024 (France)
Director: Boris Lojkine
Writers: Boris Lojkine, Delphine Agut
Producers: Bruno Nahon
Production Companies: Unité
Distributor: Pyramide Distribution
Cast and Roles:
- Abou Sangaré as Souleymane
- Nina Meurisse as OFPRA Agent
- Alpha Oumar Sow as Barry
- Emmanuel Yovanie as Emmanuel
- Younoussa Diallo as Khalil
- Ghislain Mahan as Ghislain
- Mamadou Barry as Mamadou
- Yaya Diallo as Yaya
- Keita Diallo as Kadiatou
- Karim Bouziane
- Amadou Bah
- Sory Binta Barry
- Thierno Sadou Barry
- Nagnouman Touré
- Frédéric Faria
- William Cotteaux-Guinard
- Roger Bernard
- Boris Lojkine as Restaurateur
- Léonie Lojkine as Customer
Running Time: 93 minutes
Age Rating: Not specified
Country: France
Language: French, Fula, Maninka
Genres: Drama
Music: Hugo Sturny, Pia Studlé
Cinematography: Tristan Galand
Editing: Xavier Sirven
Note:
Souleymane’s Story premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize and the Best Performance award for Abou Sangaré. The film also received the FIPRESCI Prize. At the 2025 César Awards, it also received eight nominations and won four, including Best Supporting Actress (Nina Meurisse), Best Male Revelation (Abou Sangaré), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
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