Salem
Synopsis
14-year-old Grasshoppers gang member Djibril leads a dangerous existence in a Marseille slum, along with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla who belongs to a rival gang, the Crickets. When Djibril is manipulated into killing the young Cricket Mahad, war breaks out. Djibril is haunted by the curse Mahad spat out as he lay dying, and begins to communicate with the spirit world. Convinced that global apocalypse is imminent, he embarks on a crazy plan to flee with Camilla and their unborn child – the only one capable of saving them all from Mahad’s malediction. But the law catches up with him. Now, after 12 years in prison and a secure psychiatric unit, Djibril will do whatever it takes to find his daughter and convince her to fulfil his prophecy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Bernard Marlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Bernard Marlin
- Original Title
- Salem
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- UNITÉ, Vatos Locos Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Bernard Marlin
Jean-Bernard Marlin
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Nicolas Desmaison, Géraldine Mangenot, Xavier Sirven
Thomas Morvan, Bruno Nahon
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Bernard Marlin
Director
Jean-Bernard Marlin
Screenplay
Nicolas Desmaison
Editor
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Director of Photography
Laurie Colson
Production Design
Géraldine Mangenot
Editor
Thomas Morvan
Producer
David Genty
Stunt Coordinator
Caroline Spieth
Costume Design
Sébastien Rame
Visual Effects Supervisor
Xavier Sirven
Editor
Bruno Nahon
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salem about?
14-year-old Grasshoppers gang member Djibril leads a dangerous existence in a Marseille slum, along with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla who belongs to a rival gang, the Crickets. When Djibril is manipulated into killing the young Cricket Mahad, war breaks out. Djibril is haunted by the curse Mahad spat out as he lay dying, and begins to communicate with the spirit world. Convinced that global apocalypse is imminent, he embarks on a crazy plan to flee with Camilla and their unborn child – the only one capable of saving them all from Mahad’s malediction. But the law catches up with him. Now, after 12 years in prison and a secure psychiatric unit, Djibril will do whatever it takes to find his daughter and convince her to fulfil his prophecy.
Who directed Salem?
Salem was directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin.
Who stars in Salem?
The principal cast of Salem includes Dalil Abdourahim, Oumar Moindjie, Wallen El Gharbaoui, Mohamed Soumare, Rachid Ousseni.
When was Salem released and how long is it?
Salem was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.