Salem

Set in the slums of Marseille, this drama blends romance and fantasy. The story follows Djibril, a young man involved with a local gang who falls in love with Camilla from a rival group. Their relationship is strained by Camilla's pregnancy and a violent conflict that erupts between their respective neighborhoods after a killing occurs. Traumatized by these events and convinced that a curse has fallen upon the area, Djibril becomes obsessed with the idea that his daughter is the only person capable of preventing a coming apocalypse. After spending twelve years in prison and a psychiatric facility, he seeks to find his child to fulfill this prophecy.

Written and directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin, the film features a cast that includes Dalil Abdourahim and Oumar Moindjie, who both portray Djibril at different ages. Other appearing actors are Wallen El Gharbaoui, Maryssa Bakoum, Mohamed Soumare, and Rachid Ousseni. Produced by France 2 Cinéma, UNITÉ, and Vatos Locos Productions, the movie was released on May 29, 2024, with a runtime of 118 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as indicated by a 5.3 rating on IMDb from 133 votes and a 5.4 rating on TMDB from 23 votes.