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Souleymane’s Story: the quietly devastating tale of an immigrant worker’s struggles in Paris

Set in Paris, director Boris Lojkine’s latest film follows Souleymane (an astonishing turn from Abou Sangaré), seeking asylum in France as an immigrant from Guinea. Through Souleymane’s eyes, Paris becomes a gritty, unforgiving landscape of danger, fragility and relentless bureaucracy.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025

Souleymane’s Story review – superb performance ballasts drama of man clinging on in the margins in Paris

Abou Sangaré is magnificent in a story that shines light on the enforced invisibility of economic migrants

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

'Monte Cristo', 'Emilia Perez' Front-runners At France's Cesar Film Awards

Home-made hit "The Count of Monte Cristo" topped the nominations released Wednesday for the Cesars, France's version of the Oscars, followed closely by international awards season front-runner "Emilia Perez".

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025