Youssou & Malek

On a sprawling urban suburbia during a sweltering summer, two young boys in love are at an impasse. Youssou has an opportunity to study abroad with a prestigious scholarship, while his boyfriend Malek advances in his art degree at a local school. As the pair wrestle with these destinies that are pulling them apart, their friends attempt to untangle the ambitions of these star-crossed lovers, all while tensions rise with the police who patrol the neighbourhood.

Director: Simon Frenay

Cast: Bouffon Anakin, Frank Onana, Mélodie Lauret, Claïna Clavaron, Kervens St Fort, Lucas Ivoula, Mariame N'Diaye, Arnaud Jabouin

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