Souleymane is an asylum seeker from Guinea living in Paris, forced to join the daily rush for a bed in a homeless shelter. Unable to work legally, he earns some money by ‘renting’ someone else’s work profile on a food delivery app. He also pays a fellow Guinean to coach him in a false story seen as more likely to pass an imminent asylum review. But it’s clear Souleymane’s true home situation is taking a constant emotional toll as he navigates the streets of Paris alone.

Anchored by an extraordinary lead performance from AbouSangaré, Souleymane’s Story is a raw, compassionate and quietly devastating story about one man forced to live precariously on the fringes of society.

Director: Boris Lojkine

Duration: 94 mins 

Country: France

Year: 2024

Age Range: 12A (BBFC)

Language: French, Fulaand Maninka language with English dialogue subtitles.

Admission: €7 including booking fee.

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