Divines

– In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and succe..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
Divines (2016)

In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.

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Divines (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Nov 2016

Language:

French

Director:

Houda Benyamina

Writer:

Houda Benyamina (adaptation), Houda Benyamina (dialogue), Houda Benyamina (screenplay), Romain Compingt (adaptation), Romain Compingt (dialogue), Romain Compingt (screenplay), Malik Rumeau (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kevin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda

Plot:

A street teenager from a dysfunctional family from a banlieue (HLMs) in Paris comes across a young dancer who turns her life upside down.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 10 nominations.

Production:

Easy Tiger

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
Metacritic:
71%