Souleymane's Story Review (2024) — 85% Celluloid Score
Directed by Boris Lojkine · 2024 ·
Souleymane's Story (2024) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (90%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Pyramide Distribution Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on KlikFilm in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Souleymane's Story by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | KlikFilm |
| Turkey | TV+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Souleymane's Story worth watching?
Yes — Souleymane's Story earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Shot with urgent, handheld immediacy, Boris Lojkine's drama follows a delivery cyclist's frantic race against an asylum deadline, turning bureaucratic dread into pure cinematic tension.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (90%).
What is Souleymane's Story about?
As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane repeats his story. In two days, he has to go through his asylum...
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Critic Reviews
Souleymane's Story Review: A Desperate Race Through Paris
★★★★★
Lojkine follows a delivery cyclist's frantic asylum deadline with urgent handheld immediacy, turning bureaucratic dread into pure cinematic tension.
A thriller where the clock is immigration policy — and it never stops ticking.
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