“Stunning Thriller”: Rated 4.1 out of 5, this is a must-see movie this week!

Awarded at the recent Cannes Film Festival, Boris Lozhkin’s (Camille) The Story of Souleymane hit our cinemas this week. Led by the revelation of Abu Sangare, this dive into the world of bicycle suppliers in Paris, as realistic as it is captivating, won the French press.

With an average of 4.1 out of 5 (29 media), The Story of Souleymane is not only the best feature film of the week, but also the 10th best rated film of 2024.

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As he pedals through the streets of Paris to fetch food, Suleiman repeats his story. In two days, he must undergo an asylum application interview, which is the key to obtaining the documents. But Suleiman is not ready.

What does the press think?

According to Télérama:

“A stunning thriller.” By Guillemette Odichino – 5/5

According to the part of the gang:

“Suleiman’s story opens our eyes and helps us fight against the indifference that is necessary even in a democratic uprising.” By Ann-Claire Ciutat – 5/5

According to La Voix du Nord:

“A powerful film whose aesthetic choices take it beyond documentary observation and social chronicle.” Katherine Painsett – 5/5

According to Les Echos:

“Boring, without angelicity or sentimentality.” By Olivier de Bruyn – 5/5

According to aVoir-aLire.com:

“Not only was a great actor born behind Suleimani’s show, but more than that, with this film by Boris Lozhkin, he gives all the dignity and help these war refugees deserve. Suleiman’s story is a work that goes straight to the heart.” By Laurent Cambon – 4/5

To see at the cinema: This Cannes-winning story is moving and a bit like its actor

According to Le Journal du Dimanche:

“The work is as immersive as it needs to be, never lecturing or clumsily combative.” by Bap. T. – 4/5

According to Les Fiches du Cinéma:

“Constructed as a social thriller, Souleymane’s story is a powerful documentary with moving humanist fiction.” by Antoine Corte – 4/5

According to the Prime Minister:

“An excellent film, played by a huge non-professional actor (like 99% of the cast, except for Nina Meuris, already the heroine of Camille), Abu Sangare himself, in real life, in search of regularization, which was refused. He…” by Thierry Chez – 4/5

According to La Croix:

“Straight fiction, constructed like a documentary that never veers into caricature or sentimentality, and its performers, all non-professionals, carry it.” by the editors – 4/5

According to Cahiers du Cinéma:

“Maintaining a tense pace (…), while it has some dramatic effectiveness, also represents a limit. The film only condemns social violence by doubling down on it, submerging its character in tight nets. By Romain Lefebvre – 2/5