Allah is Not Obliged

Description

Ten-year-old Birahima leaves his village in Guinea after the death of his mother, embarking on a quest to find his aunt Mahan. Accompanied by Yacouba, a sorcerer and cook, they cross into Liberia, where they are captured by rebels and forced into military service. As Birahima is thrust into a brutal civil war, he is transformed into a child soldier, encountering violence and chaos. While fighting alongside other young boys, Birahima witnesses horrific acts, including death and torture, yet he strives to maintain his sanity amidst the madness. The film depicts his struggle for survival as he faces the harsh realities of war, highlighting the impact of conflict on childhood. The cast includes Chris Aboubacar Hanta Traoré, Thomas Ngijol, and Marc Zinga.