Salem (2023): Cast & Box Office
Salem is a 2023 romantic drama directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin, starring Dalil Abdourahim as Djibril (14), Maryssa Bakoum and Rachid Ousseni. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $504,985 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Jean-Bernard Marlin
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Unité
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Salem About?
The premise of Salem without spoilers.
Djibril, a 14‑year‑old member of the Grasshoppers gang, lives in a Marseille slum with his pregnant girlfriend Camilla, who belongs to the rival Crickets. After being forced to kill Mahad, a young Cricket, he is cursed and begins hearing spirits. Convinced an apocalypse is imminent, he plots to flee with Camilla and their unborn child, the only hope against Mahad’s malediction. Twelve years later, after prison and a secure psychiatric unit, Djibril is determined to find his daughter and persuade her to fulfil his prophecy.
Salem Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- daughter
- wanted by the police
- motor scooter
- rooster
- man's throat slit
- teenage murderer
- scars
- epileptic seizure
- premonition
- rifle
- child killed
- teen pregnancy
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- marseille france
- caravan
- faith
- school
- faith healer
- reference to god
- black teenage boy
- hospital
- speeding car
- father daughter relationship
- ethnic neighborhood
- teenager killed
- psychiatric hospital
- cockfight
- gang rivalry
- killed with a gun
- swarm of insects
- scars on body
- cicada
- considering abortion
- seaside
- gypsy girl
- public housing
- brother brother relationship
Salem Cast & Characters
Dalil Abdourahim leads the cast as Djibril (14), with Maryssa Bakoum as Camilla (14) and Rachid Ousseni as Shakur (26). Directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean-Bernard Marlin
- Dalil Abdourahim as Djibril (14)
- Maryssa Bakoum as Camilla (14)
- Rachid Ousseni as Shakur (26)
- Wallen El Gharbaoui as Ali
Also Starring in Salem
· 6 more- Mohamed Soumare Shakur (14)
- Oumar Moindjie Djibril (26)
- Inès Bouzid Camilla (26)
- Amal Issihaka Hali Black Cat
- Anthony Krehmeier Anthony Romero
- Soilahoudine Ahamadi Imran
Salem Box Office
Salem grossed $504,985 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$505K
- International
- $505K
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Salem FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Salem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Salem?
Salem runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Salem released?
Salem was released on May 25, 2023.
Who directed Salem?
Salem was directed by Jean-Bernard Marlin.
Who is in the cast of Salem?
Salem stars Dalil Abdourahim as Djibril (14), Maryssa Bakoum as Camilla (14) and Rachid Ousseni as Shakur (26), among 10 credited actors.
How much did Salem make at the box office?
Salem grossed $504,985 worldwide.
Does Salem have a post-credit scene?
No. Salem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Salem in?
The original language of Salem is French.
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