Oh, my dear readers, gather ‘round, because we need to get serious about something rather ludicrous today! We have a story that’s got more twists and turns than a French film noir! It’s about a young Guinean actor, Abou Sangaré, and a Kafkaesque situation involving residence permits—because what says “welcome to France” quite like a case of existential dread over one’s immigration status?
Now, young Abou made a splash at Cannes with his role in The Story of Souleymane. A film that won him accolades and those beautiful trophies that make everyone believe they can act. “Oh, look at me! I’m a star!”—and then wham, back to the cold hard reality of paperwork! The young chap moved to Amiens at the tender age of 16, probably hoping for croissants and a decent espresso, not a real-life game of “Will He or Won’t He Get a Residence Permit?”
And, of course, the French bureaucracy jumps in like it’s auditioning for its own tragicomedy. Abou has already faced three refusals on his residence applications, which is more than most Netflix series get canceled! It’s as if the French government decided they were going to throw a plot twist at this poor lad—like, “Congratulations on your Cannes award! Now, get lost!”
He recently revealed that he was no longer under the threat of an Obligation to Leave French Territory—or as we like to call that, the “You’re Banned from Croissants” note. But hold your horses! The Somme prefecture swoops in like a bad supporting character to deny it, leaving us wondering if Abou is actually free or if he’s just in a cruel, bureaucratic limbo where the paperwork is endless but the dreams are all too tangible.
Imagine the poor fella celebrating his win and then checking his emails to find a “Dear Abou” message that reads like a bad breakup text: “It’s not you, it’s the paperwork.” How would you react? I’d probably just start shooting my own film titled The Tale of the Visa Woes starring an actor who becomes an expert in dodging officials instead of cameras!
What’s next for our young hero? I mean, is he going to have to audition for The Office: Immigration Edition—you know, where the plot centers around him trying to secure a green card while constantly battling the forces of red tape?
One thing is for sure—if all else fails, he should start a YouTube channel about living as a film star fighting against the bureaucratic machine. “How to Win Awards and Lose Documents!” I can already hear the views racking up!
So here’s to you, Abou! May your talent shine brighter than the dullness of paperwork, and should you need a support group, you know where to find us—right beside the coffee and endless bureaucratic forms. Where’s my award for enduring this ridiculous tale? Cheers! 🍷
By GP
Published on 10/10/2024 at 6:18 p.m., Updated on 10/10/2024 at 6:46 p.m.
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The 23-year-old Guinean made his mark in the cinema in the film The Story of Souleymane, which won an award at Cannes.
The administrative situation ofAbou Sangaré causes a stir. This 23-year-old Guinean, who arrived in Amiens in 2018 at the age of 16, revealed himself in the cinema in Boris Lojkine’s latest film, The Story of Souleymane awarded at the Cannes Film Festival with the Best Actor Prize and the Jury Prize in the “Un Certain Regard” category.
This Thursday, October 10, the actor indicated to M6 then to Courrier Picard that he was no longer immediately subject to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF). Information, taken up by other media, that the Somme prefecture denies.
Three refusals of residence permits
“The receipt issued today certifies that the prefecture has registered a new application for a residence permit which will be subject to in-depth examination”continues the prefecture. According to The Picard Courierthe young man has already had his residence permit refused three times in the past.
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