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The Story of Souleymane

(2024)

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01 APRIL 2025

Abou Sangaré on The Story of Souleymane (dir. Boris Lojkine)

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From real life to the big screen: Abou Sangaré’s unforgettable journey in The Story of Souleymane ✨

For his very first cinema role, Abou Sangaré delivered a raw and moving performance as Souleymane, a young Guinean asylum seeker in Paris. A role that mirrors his own journey—and one that has earned him the César Award for Best Male Ne...

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"Emilia Pérez" reigns supreme at the 37th European Film Awards

"Emilia Pérez" reigns supreme at the 37th European Film Awards

09 DECEMBER 2024

French films reap awards at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

French films reap awards at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

27 MAY 2024

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Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2025
Most Promising Actor : The Story of Souleymane

Awards (4)

Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2025
Cesar Award for Best Male Newcomer : The Story of Souleymane
European Film Awards (EFA)
Germany, 2024
Best Actor : The Story of Souleymane
Gijon Internationa Film Festival
Spain, 2024
AISGE Award for Best Actor : The Story of Souleymane
Cannes International Film Festival
France, 2024
Un Certain Regard - Best Actor Award : The Story of Souleymane

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