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The Story of Souleymane (M)

The Story of Souleymane movie poster

One of the year’s finest and most vital French films, and the winner of three prestigious awards at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, writer/director Boris Lojkine’s vivid and compassionate new drama follows a young courier as he races across Paris whilst preparing for a life-changing residency interview.

Cast: Abou Sangaré, Nina Meurisse, Alpha Oumar Sow

Director: Boris Lojkine

★★★★ "a riveting portrait of a young man clinging to hope" LIMELIGHT

★★★★½ "Involving" FILMINK

★★★★½ "A moving tour de force." CINEMANIA

"Electric. A political fable with all the grit and urgency of a thriller, that rings vitally true. The best discovery of Cannes." FILM STAGE

"Superb. Unforgettably poignant...Sangare is magnetic, there appears to be no limit to how much soul and sensitivity the actor can bring to a character" VARIETY

Sessions

Starts from Thursday, 10 July 2025. Session times to be announced.

Ticket Prices

  • 2D screenings:
    Adults $14 • Members $11 • Children (aged 3 to 12) $13
  • 3D screenings:
    All tickets $15 or $55 for family of four (max two adults, children aged 3 to 12)
  • NT Live:
    Adults $25 • Seniors $23 • Full-time students/children $15 • Student groups (10+) $12 each
  • MET Opera:
    Adults $28 • Seniors $23

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