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Souleymane's Story

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2024 | 94 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 3 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard – Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard – Best Performance, Cannes Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award. Plus 8 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Boris Lojkine

  • Abou SangareSouleymane
  • Nina MeurisseAgente de l'OFPRA
  • Alpha Oumar SowBarry
  • Emmanuel YovanieEmmanuel
  • Younoussa DialloKhalil
  • Ghislain MahanGhislain
  • Mamadou BarryMamadou
  • Yaya DialloYaya
  • Keita DialloKadiatou
  • Karim Bouziane