Abou Sangaré
Abou Sangaré | |
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| Born | Guinea |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2024–present |
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Abou Sangaré is a Guinean auto mechanic and actor who lives in France. He is primarily known for his role as Souleymane in Souleymane's Story. For this role, he has received several accolades, including a European Film Award, a Gotham Award, and a César Award.
Early and personal life
Abou Sangaré was born in Guinea.[1] He left Guinea as a teenager, seeking to make enough money to pay for medical care for his mother, who has epilepsy.[2] He enrolled in a vocational school program in road transport vehicle maintenance, and obtained his technician's certificate in Amiens.[3]
At the beginning of 2025 he received a one-year residence permit, after failing on three previous attempts and being targeted by an OQTF.[4]
Career
In 2023, he was cast by Boris Lojkine to star in Souleymane's Story for his first ever acting role. The movie about a Guinea immigrant food delivery driver in Paris premiered at the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. He went on to win the Best Performance award.[5]
He was awarded the Best Male Revelation at the 2025 César Awards and Best Actor at the 2025 Lumière Awards.[6][7]
Additionally, he won the European Film Award for Best Actor at the 37th European Film Awards[8] and the Breakthrough Performer at the Gotham Independent Film Awards 2025[9] for his role in Souleymane’s Story.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Souleymane's Story | Souleymane | Lead role | [10] |
References
- ↑ Magnier, Isabelle (20 May 2025). "Abou Sangare, de migrant à acteur césarisé". Tele 7 Jours (in French). Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ↑ "Award-winning migrant actor Abou Sangaré granted right to stay in France". RFI. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ France Inter (8 October 2024). Abou Sangaré : "Ce film m'a permis de payer mon voyage pour arriver en France" (in French). Retrieved 14 October 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Abou Sangare, héros du film « L'Histoire de Souleymane », obtient un titre de séjour". Le Monde (in French). 8 January 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ Lodge, Guy (24 May 2023). "Cannes Film Festival: 'Black Dog' Wins Un Certain Regard Award". Variety. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ↑ Agency, Africa News (7 March 2025). "Abou Sangaré : from mechanics to the spotlight of french cinema". African News Agency. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ lcorfias (4 March 2025). "Revealed at Cannes, winners at the César". Cinéma de Demain. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Abou Sangaré – European Film Academy". Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ Coyle, Jake (2 December 2025). "'2025 Gotham Awards: full winners list'". Associated Press. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ Barlow, Helen (27 February 2025). "The Undocumented Story of Abou Sangare". FilmInk. Paris. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
External links
- Abou Sangaré at IMDb