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Allah is Not Obliged (2026)

Movie ★ 6.5 80 min

Animation Drama War

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.

Zaven Najjar Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 4, 2026
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt8110620
Language
Studio
Special Touch Studios, Paul Thiltges Distributions, Need Productions, Les Films d'Ici

Cast

Chris Aboubacar Hanta Traoré / SK 07 Chris Aboubacar Hanta Traoré / SK 07 Birahima (voice) Thomas Ngijol Thomas Ngijol Yacouba (voice) Marc Zinga Marc Zinga (voice) Annabelle Lengronne Annabelle Lengronne (voice)

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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, 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.
Who directed Allah is Not Obliged?
Allah is Not Obliged was directed by Zaven Najjar.
Who stars in Allah is Not Obliged?
Allah is Not Obliged stars Chris Aboubacar Hanta Traoré / SK 07, Thomas Ngijol, Marc Zinga, Annabelle Lengronne.
When was Allah is Not Obliged released?
Allah is Not Obliged is a 2026 animation, drama, war film.
Where can I watch Allah is Not Obliged?
You can watch Allah is Not Obliged with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.