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Souleymane's Story

2024·Movie
1h 34min
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic837.2Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
IMDb7.6Metacritic837.2Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

Souleymane's Story fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Gritty Social RealismImmigration DramaBureaucracy & DespairPsychological JourneyVulnerable ProtagonistDocumentary StyleStark & EmotionalHuman Rights Theme

Crew

Directed by:
Anne-Hélène Peslerbe, Boris Lojkine, Vincent Prades
Written by:
Boris Lojkine, Delphine Agut
Produced by:
Bruno Nahon, Anne-Hélène Peslerbe, Aline Dalbis
Composed by:
Samuel Aïchoun, Rodrigo Díaz, Marc-Olivier Brullé

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Souleymane's Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Souleymane's Story legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

Souleymane's Story is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Souleymane's Story worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Souleymane's Story rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Souleymane's Story?

1 h 34 min

Souleymane's Story runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Souleymane's Story?

Critics92
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Souleymane's Story higher (92) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Souleymane's Story in?

FrenchEnglishFulaTurkish

It was made in French, with some English, Fula, Turkish. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Souleymane's Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Souleymane's Story in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.