---
title: "Saloum"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/saloum-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 858096
imdb_id: "tt10756184"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Saloum (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/saloum-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Saloum is a 2021 crime horror-thriller film directed by Jean Luc Herbulot and produced by Herbulot and Pamela Diop. Set in 2003, the narrative follows a trio of mercenaries who escape a coup in Guinea-Bissau and take refuge in the Saloum river region of Senegal, where they encounter forces from beyond the grave.

The film is culturally significant for its use of a multilingual script, primarily featuring French, Wolof, and sign language. It is categorized as a blend of horror, thriller, and fantasy, offering a distinct perspective on African cinema through its focus on a mystical, hidden region.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three mercenaries fleeing a coup in Guinea-Bissau seek refuge in a mystical region of Senegal."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Congolese filmmaker Jean Luc Herbulot
- Features a multilingual script including French, Wolof, and sign language
- Blends crime thriller elements with supernatural horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise involves supernatural elements that may not appeal to viewers seeking realistic crime dramas
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a tense, thriller-oriented pace and contains horror elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #west-african-cinema, #supernatural-thriller, #mercenary-heist, #2003-period-piece, #horror-western, #mystical-survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder Apple TV channel | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Luc Herbulot
- **Networks / Studios**: Lacmé Studios, Rumble Fish Productions, Tableland Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yann Gaël** as *Chaka*
- **Roger Felmont Sallah** as *Rafa*
- **Evelyne Ily Juhen** as *Awa*
- **Bruno Henry** as *Omar*
- **Mentor Ba** as *Minuit*
- **Marielle Salmier** as *Sephora*
- **Babacar Oualy** as *Salamane*
- **Ndiaga Mbow** as *Souleymane*
- **Cannabasse** as *Youce*
- **Renaud Farah** as *Felix*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Saloum?
Information regarding specific streaming platforms is not provided in the source material.

### Q: 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.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a duration of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
Saloum is a standalone feature film and does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Saloum — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/858096)
- [Saloum (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/858096-saloum/cast)
- [Saloum (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saloum_(film))
- [Saloum (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10756184/)

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