Saloum 2023
“Once upon a time in Africa...”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Jean Luc Herbulot
- Networks
- Lacmé Studios, Rumble Fish Productions, Tableland Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel
What is Saloum?
Saloum is a crime horror-thriller film directed by Congolese filmmaker Jean Luc Herbulot. The production, which was written and produced by Herbulot and Pamela Diop, features a cast including Yann Gael, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Roger Sallah, and Mentor Ba.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France, Senegal
- Studios
- Lacmé Studios, Rumble Fish Productions, Tableland Pictures
- Revenue
- $2,492
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 48 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Lacmé Studios, Rumble Fish Productions, Tableland Pictures
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Saloum is a crime horror-thriller film directed by Congolese filmmaker Jean Luc Herbulot. The production, which was written and produced by Herbulot and Pamela Diop, features a cast including Yann Gael, Evelyne Ily Juhen, Roger Sallah, and Mentor Ba. Set in 2003, the narrative follows a trio of mercenaries who are escaping a coup in Guinea-Bissau. During their extraction of a druglord, the group is forced to take refuge in a hidden, mystical region located on the Saloum river in Senegal. While hiding in this remote area, the mercenaries encounter an unexpected threat described as something from beyond the grave. The film utilizes a mix of French, Wolof, and sign language to tell its story. With a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes, the project blends elements of horror, thriller, and fantasy genres. The film was released in the United States on September 8, 2022, and is categorized as a 2021 production.
Should you watch it?
“Three mercenaries fleeing a coup in Guinea-Bissau seek refuge in a mystical region of Senegal.”
- Directed by Congolese filmmaker Jean Luc Herbulot
- Features a multilingual script including French, Wolof, and sign language
- Blends crime thriller elements with supernatural horror
- The premise involves supernatural elements that may not appeal to viewers seeking realistic crime dramas
Watch it if you are interested in a genre-bending African film that combines historical settings with supernatural suspense.
The film maintains a tense, thriller-oriented pace and contains horror elements.
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Is Saloum worth watching?
The film is a genre-blending thriller directed by Jean Luc Herbulot that incorporates supernatural elements into a mercenary heist story.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a duration of one hour and twenty-five minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch first?
Saloum is a standalone feature film and does not have episodes.
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