Allah is not obliged

Feature film

77 minutes – resolution– 1:85

Adapted from the eponymous novel Allah is Not Obliged by Ahmadou Kourouma (Prix Renaudot 2000), the story follows Birahima, a 10-year-old boy who becomes a child soldier in West Africa (Guinea). After his mother’s death, Birahima sets out in search of his aunt, crossing several countries devastated by civil war. To survive in such chaos, he is recruited by various armed factions. Through his naïve, raw, and often ironic perspective, both the film and the novel denounce the horrors of war, the exploitation of children, and the absurdity of violence.

Directed by Zaven Najjar

Produced by Sébastien Onomo, Special Touch Studios

Distributed by BAC Films

Mission of the studio

Pipeline tools, rendering, production monitoring tools

Tools used

Libreflow, Blender, After Effects, Illustrator

Selections

Official selection feature film Annecy festival 2025.

Technical list

Director : Zaven Najjar

Scenario : Karine WINCZURA, Zaven NAJJAR

Graphic bible : Zaven Najjar

Production : Sébastien ONOMO, SPECIAL TOUCH STUDIOS, PAUL THILTGES DISTRIBUTION, LUNANIME BVBA, NEED PRODUCTIONS, YZANAKIO PRODUCTION