Souleymane’s Story

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 Prize and Best Actor (for Abou Sangare)

Genre: Drama

Technical Details

Running Time: 92 minutes
Language: French
Certificate: TBC

Date: 17th October 2025