Abu Sangaré, moved to the César: “I did not consider myself a human being”
Abu Sangaré received the first César of the evening, that of the male revelation for the story of Souleymane, and delivered a strong speech in emotions.
The main actor of Souleymane’s story de Boris Lojkine opens the César ball with the price of male revelation. The 25 -year -old man with an extraordinary journey delivers a poignant speech on his story as a refugee who is also that of his character. His statement is resounding and emotional.
“”From 2017 to 2023, I had almost no more life, said Abu Sangaré. I did not consider myself a human being. Since I crossed the Mediterranean Sea until April 2023, I have known misery, what the human being is, the good and the bad. ”
He had been recruited in Amiens during a cast to embody the role of a Guinean refugee, who in parallel with bike deliveries, prepares his asylum request interview.
His performance in the feature film allowed him to obtain his residence permit, as the master of ceremonies Jean-Pascal Zadi underlined with humor a few moments before he won this award.
He concludes his speech on these words: “Thank you for your integration into humanity”.
“Thank you to you for my integration into humanity.”
He was threatened with expulsion, Abu Sangaré (“The story of Souleymane”), who has just obtained his residence permit, won the César for the best male revelation. #César2025 pic.twitter.com/ltgxordx5y
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