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Allah n'est pas obligé
Allah Is not Obliged

  1. Overview
  2. Awards
  3. Fact Sheet

When ten-year-old Birahima's mother dies, he leaves his native village in Guinea, accompanied by Yacouba, to search for his aunt Mahan. Crossing the border into Liberia, they are seized by rebels and Birahima becomes a child-soldier.

Award in Annecy

  • Ciclic Prize (2017)

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Allah n'est pas obligé

    Directed by: Zaven NAJJAR

    Country: France

  • Technique

    Category: Feature film

    Techniques used: 2D/3D computer

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Zaven NAJJAR

    Production: SPECIAL TOUCH STUDIOS, Sébastien ONOMO

    Development: Marion BOFFELLI

    Script writer: Karine WINCKZURA

    Graphic designer: Zaven NAJJAR

    Based on: "Allah n'est pas obligé", Ahmadou Kourouma