Allah is Not Obliged movie poster

Allah is Not Obliged

March 4, 2026 1h 20m

Released in March 2026. Allah is Not Obliged is a animation/drama film. directed by Zaven Najjar. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Chris Aboubacar Hanta Traoré / SK 07, Thomas Ngijol, and Marc Zinga

Synopsis

When ten-year-old Birahima’s mother dies, he leaves his native village in Guinea, accompanied by the sorcerer and cook Yacouba, to search for his aunt Mahan. Crossing the border into Liberia, they are seized by rebels and forced into military service. Birahima becomes a child-soldier. Fighting in a chaotic civil war alongside many other boys, Birahima sees death, torture, dismemberment and madness but somehow manages to retain his own sanity.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 4, 2026 Upcoming release
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Special Touch Studios
  • Paul Thiltges Distributions
  • Need Productions
  • Les Films d'Ici
  • Lunanime
  • Creative Touch Studios
  • Yzanakio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allah is Not Obliged about?

When ten-year-old Birahima’s mother dies, he leaves his native village in Guinea, accompanied by the sorcerer and cook Yacouba, to search for his aunt Mahan. Crossing the border into Liberia, the...

Who directed Allah is Not Obliged?

Allah is Not Obliged was directed by Zaven Najjar.

How long is Allah is Not Obliged?

Allah is Not Obliged has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Allah is Not Obliged released?

Allah is Not Obliged was released on March 4, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Allah is Not Obliged?

The main cast of Allah is Not Obliged includes Chris Aboubacar Hanta Traoré / SK 07, Thomas Ngijol, Marc Zinga, Annabelle Lengronne.