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Saloum

  • 2021
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.4K
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Yann Gael in Saloum (2021)
2003, three mercenaries extracting a druglord out of Guinea-Bissau are forced to hide in the mystical region of Saloum, Senegal.
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In 2003, a trio of mercenaries escaping a coup in Guinea-Bissau take refuge in a hidden region on the Saloum river of Senegal. But something from beyond the grave awaits them there.In 2003, a trio of mercenaries escaping a coup in Guinea-Bissau take refuge in a hidden region on the Saloum river of Senegal. But something from beyond the grave awaits them there.In 2003, a trio of mercenaries escaping a coup in Guinea-Bissau take refuge in a hidden region on the Saloum river of Senegal. But something from beyond the grave awaits them there.

  • Director
    • Jean Luc Herbulot
  • Writers
    • Jean Luc Herbulot
    • Pamela Diop
  • Stars
    • Yann Gael
    • Evelyne Ily Juhen
    • Roger Sallah
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jean Luc Herbulot
    • Writers
      • Jean Luc Herbulot
      • Pamela Diop
    • Stars
      • Yann Gael
      • Evelyne Ily Juhen
      • Roger Sallah
    • 16User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    SALOUM Clip #1 "Malembe"
    Clip 1:05
    SALOUM Clip #1 "Malembe"

    Photos17

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    Top cast21

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    Yann Gael
    Yann Gael
    • Chaka
    Evelyne Ily Juhen
    • Awa
    Roger Sallah
    • Rafa
    Mentor Ba
    • Minuit
    Bruno Henry
    • Omar
    Marielle Salmier
    • Sephora
    Babacar Oualy
    • Salamane
    Ndiaga Mbow
    • Souleymane
    Abdou Basse Dia
    • Youce
    • (as Cannabasse)
    Renaud Farah
    • Felix
    Stanley Agboton
    • Otage
    Eric Baranton
    • Braconnier
    Geoffroy Denauw
    • Braconnier
    Cheikh Saadbou Diagne
    • Militaire
    • (as Chiekh Diagne)
    Ibrahima Fall
    • Militaire
    Alvina Karamoko
    • Awa
    • (voice)
    Papa Demba Ly
    • Chef militaire
    Samba Ly
    • Jeune Omar
    • Director
      • Jean Luc Herbulot
    • Writers
      • Jean Luc Herbulot
      • Pamela Diop
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews16

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    7mmilenica87

    Too bad for the supernatural part

    You will not regret watching this movie. Though I am a huge horror movie fan, I must say that the movie would've been so much better without the last part. Beautiful Africa, great characters and an intriguing story - I really enjoyed the movie. I would love it even more if it was a mystery instead of horror. Loved the cast , the nature, their customs and legends. But still the last third of the movie was somehow... Poorly executed. Still, I think it deserves a good grade! Africa is beautiful, full of myths and legends. It has such a potential for future projects! Hopefully we will see more movies like this!
    9mclarhe

    Stunning

    I was lucky enough to see this in a local theater, and it was an absolutely fantastic movie experience. It's full of action and sad and unexpectedly funny when it needs to be. This movie experiments and goes in surprising directions and it's just a fantastic time. I highly recommend this one.

    The lead actor in this is also just absolutely fantastic. He's an action hero throughout, but the actor really digs into the sadness and darker sides of this character. There's a rich interior life to the main character here, and I commend the actor for bringing so much to this film.

    This movie is also beautiful stylistically, there's some inventive design and completely stunning shots. This movie is just fantastic all around.
    10agfbanks

    Fantastic Genre-Bending African Film

    This is a really great movie. I recommend it to everyone: it deserves a broader audience. It seems a great pity few people will view this because it's not a Hollywood blockbuster, when the quality is far superior to most. It is available online as it is not in theatres.

    Beautiful cinematography (it was a pleasure viewing the scenes), interesting script (with a lot of unexpected turns), compelling performances, interesting setting in a part of the world that is little covered in cinema. No romantic angle, sentimentality or cliches, which is refreshing. An excellent movie for those who appreciate quality cinema.
    7Xstal

    Wild, Wild West Africa...

    Western parallels abound, but this African tale spins around, up and down, starting off as a thrill, then it goes through a mill, becomes a kind of homecoming, next a need to start running, as the locals start spinning, and the demons start swinging, there's a price to paid, to the lost and betrayed.

    Several films for the price of one, encased in a multitude of genres, with some spectacularly good effects, exceptional performances, both mysterious and puzzling, brutal and violent, with plenty of opportunity to wonder what on earth is going on, and why. If you're not familiar with West African cinema, I'm not sure this will bring you any closer to it.
    7avindugunasinghe

    Promising

    A journey of vengeance through scenic waterways and hollow deserts, praising the well-deserved beauty of African continent. Unique trio of characters forming up the Bangui Hyaenas. A crisp performance by the cast showcasing maturity. Story manages to excellently build up the suspense until it all blows over. Satisfactory use of special effects. It's the birdbox's concept but with a twist, For this reason it may lack originality but the same was taken care of the final freedom of youngsters. When all technicalities are set aside what's most thought provoking is the mental trauma of a survivor and how the unlucky gets swallowed so the dinner table showdown is a hard critique to all negligences of children's care taking.

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Senegal
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • Wolof
    • Also known as
      • 烈殺令
    • Filming locations
      • Senegal
    • Production companies
      • Lacmé
      • Rumble Fish Productions
      • Tableland Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,078
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,492
      • Sep 4, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,078
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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