Mercy (2023)
Ali is a 14-year-old teenager on the loose. To give him a proper education, his single mother sends him to a madrassa in Mali. When Ali comes back ten years later, he is a completely changed young man in his twenties. He has received a pious religious education and his deep knowledge of Islam makes him the perfect candidate to be the local Imam of his city, despite his young age and the doubts of his mother. His modern views and charisma quickly make him popular amongst his Muslim community, until his will to do good meets his new ambition.
Director: Kim Chapiron
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 26, 2023
Cast
- Sami Slimane
- Abdulah Sissoko - Ali
- Hady Berthe - Madame Diallo
- Rebecca Brou - Bintou
- Anta Diaw - Imane
- Moussa Cissé - Corona
- Fatim-Zahra Alami
- Fathi Achour Tani - Bilel
- Nordine Hassani - Imam Abdelaziz
- Issaka Sawadogo - Boubakar
Screenplay
- Kim Chapiron (Screenplay)
- Dominique Baumard (Screenplay)
- Ladj Ly (Screenplay)
- Ramzi Ben Sliman (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Sylvestre Dedise
Editing: Flora Volpelière, Benjamin Weill
Production: Srab Films, Lyly Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Kim Chapiron
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercy about?
- Ali is a 14-year-old teenager on the loose. To give him a proper education, his single mother sends him to a madrassa in Mali. When Ali comes back ten years later, he is a completely changed young man in his twenties. He has received a pious religious education and his deep knowledge of Islam makes him the perfect candidate to be the local Imam of his city, despite his young age and the doubts of his mother. His modern views and charisma quickly make him popular amongst his Muslim community, until his will to do good meets his new ambition.
- Who directed Mercy?
- Mercy was directed by Kim Chapiron.
- Who stars in Mercy?
- Mercy stars Sami Slimane, Abdulah Sissoko, Hady Berthe, Rebecca Brou, Anta Diaw, Moussa Cissé.
- How long is Mercy?
- Mercy has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Mercy?
- Mercy is a Drama film.
- Where was Mercy produced?
- Mercy was produced in France.