L’histoire de Souleymane


Souleymane, a refugee who delivers food in Paris, prepares for a meeting to obtain legal residency rights.


The Story of Souleymane tells the tale of Souleymane, who narrates his life while making food deliveries on the streets of Paris and needs to attend an asylum application interview within just two days. This interview is the key to Souleymane obtaining his documents. However, Souleymane is not yet ready. The film provides a realistic look at the stressful daily life of a Guinean immigrant. Abou Sangare won the best actor award in Cannes (Un Certain Regard) and Gijón with this performance. The Story of Souleymane, an urgent and raw film, will enchant fans of the Dardenne cinema.

In terms of the film's effects, we can say that viewers generally find the stress and pressure experienced by Souleymane very realistic. Also, the depth and complexity of the characters in the film receive positive feedback from the audience.

The film was shot in Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world.