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Souleymane's Story

2024Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic837.2Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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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.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Realism
  • Immigration Drama
  • Bureaucracy & Despair
  • Psychological Journey
  • Vulnerable Protagonist
  • Documentary Style
  • Stark & Emotional
  • Human Rights Theme

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Boris Lojkine
Written by
Boris Lojkine, Delphine Agut
Produced by
Bruno Nahon, Anne-Hélène Peslerbe
Music by
Marc-Olivier Brullé, Rodrigo Díaz, Charlotte Butrak

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Facts

October 9, 2024 · 1 h 34 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 9, 2024
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Fula, Turkish
Made in
France
Box office
$4 million
Available in
35 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Souleymane's Story?"

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Where can I stream Souleymane's Story?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, Souleymane's Story streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Souleymane's Story worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Souleymane's Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Souleymane's Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Souleymane's Story in English?

FrenchEnglishFulaTurkish

No, it was made in French, with some English, Fula, and Turkish.