Question 1

How did the filmmakers capture Souleymane's bike deliveries through Paris traffic?

Accepted Answer

Whenever Souleymane is on a bike, the camera man and the boom operator are following on bikes as well, the only way to follow him through traffic.

Question 2

Why is there no music in Souleymane's Story?

Accepted Answer

No music accompanies the action; this was a conscious choice to exploit city noises like car honks, trains, sirens, and engines, keeping the audience glued to Souleymane.

Question 3

Which festivals and awards recognized Souleymane's Story in 2024?

Accepted Answer

It premiered at Cannes (Un Certain Regard), winning the Jury Prize, Performance Prize, and FIPRESCI Prize. It also featured at European Film Awards, Golden Horse, Karlovy Vary, Prix Louis Delluc, Stockholm, Toronto, and Vancouver festivals.

Question 4

Who plays Souleymane and how did he prepare for the role?

Accepted Answer

Abou Sangare plays Souleymane. He had never delivered food on a bike before; he made deliveries for two weeks before shooting to make it real.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Souleymane's Story?

Accepted Answer

Souleymane, a meal delivery cyclist in Paris, repeats his story as he prepares for an asylum interview in two days, key to obtaining papers, but he is not ready.

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