Focus on Africa Program
PATIENCE (SABALI)
Online
Featuring Omar Sy ("The Intouchables" "Lupin")
Patience which comes from Sabali in Arabic, tells the story of Moudou’s exodus and the resilience of his migration. It follows his clandestine odyssey, his struggle for love, and above all, his patience.
- Director
- Valentin Guiod
- Time
- 00:11:47
- Country
- Algeria, France, Senegal
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2024
- Cast
- Omar Sy, Alassane Diong , Anna Thiandoum
Awards Nominations
Best Music Video & Cinematography (Aesthetica 2024); Jury & Audience Awards (Trillvision 2025); France Télévisions Special Prize (Cinébanlieue 2025); Flying High Director (1.4 Awards); Grand Prix for Direction & Cinematography (Shark Awards 2025); Gold & Silver Prizes (Ciclope 2025); Best International Electronic Video (UKMVA 2025).
Director
Valentin Guiod
Valentin Guiod is an award-winning director trained at ENSAAMA and UAL. His notable works include Patience (Sabali) (2025) starring Omar Sy, the festival-acclaimed Frater, and Breathtaking. He is currently developing his first feature films, Potemkine and Une Éclipse Entre Nous, alongside the international series Fuck, Yes.
Cast
Omar Sy, Alassane Diong , Anna Thiandoum
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.28 [Thu] 10:30-12:20 | |
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.31 [Sun] 17:30-19:20 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.05.25 [Mon] - 2026.06.10 [Wed] |
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