Salem
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Salem is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin.
Starring Dalil Abdourahim, Oumar Moindjie, and Wallen El Gharbaoui
Synopsis
14-year-old Grasshoppers gang member Djibril leads a dangerous existence in a Marseille slum, along with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla who belongs to a rival gang, the Crickets. When Djibril is manipulated into killing the young Cricket Mahad, war breaks out. Djibril is haunted by the curse Mahad spat out as he lay dying, and begins to communicate with the spirit world. Convinced that global apocalypse is imminent, he embarks on a crazy plan to flee with Camilla and their unborn child – the only one capable of saving them all from Mahad’s malediction. But the law catches up with him. Now, after 12 years in prison and a secure psychiatric unit, Djibril will do whatever it takes to find his daughter and convince her to fulfil his prophecy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dalil Abdourahim
as Djibril (14)
Oumar Moindjie
as Djibril (26)
Wallen El Gharbaoui
as Ali
Mohamed Soumare
as Shakur (14)
Rachid Ousseni
as Shakur (26)
Maryssa Bakoum
as Camilla (14)
Inès Bouzid
as Camilla (26)
Amal Issihaka Hali
as Black Cat
Soilahoudine Ahamadi
as Imran
Anthony Krehmeier
as Anthony Romero
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- UNITÉ
- Vatos Locos Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem about?
14-year-old Grasshoppers gang member Djibril leads a dangerous existence in a Marseille slum, along with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla who belongs to a rival gang, the Crickets. When Djibril is m...
Who directed Salem?
Salem was directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin.
How long is Salem?
Salem has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Salem released?
Salem was released on May 29, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salem?
The main cast of Salem includes Dalil Abdourahim, Oumar Moindjie, Wallen El Gharbaoui, Mohamed Soumare, Rachid Ousseni.