Divines (2016)
Genre: Drama / Crime
Duration: 105 minuten / 107 minuten (Netflix)
Country:
France / Qatar
Directed by: Houda Benyamina
Stars: Oulaya Amamra and Déborah Lukumuena
IMDb score:
7,3 (10.809)
Releasedate: 31 August 2016
Divines plot
In a ghetto where trade and religion go hand in hand, Dounia craves power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected drug dealer. Her encounter with Djigui, a sensual young dancer, will change her daily life.
Actors and actresses
Dounia
Maimouna
Djigui
Rebecca
Samir
Myriam, la mère
Reda
Monsieur Camara
Madame Camara
Rachid
Reviews & comments
scorsese
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- 12757 messages
- 10784 votes
Nice film about a girl who ends up on the wrong path with her friend. The story and progression are not very original and are not presented equally believably throughout. But the film remains entertaining and contains a number of good scenes. The two young leading actresses perform their roles with enthusiasm. Just under 3.5 stars for this otherwise excellent directorial debut.
In many ways comparable to the slightly better Bande de filles.
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itsthemass
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- 4 messages
- 3 votes
Definitely a good movie. Good grim atmosphere and the young actresses play a convincing role, especially Oulaya Amamra.
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mrklm
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- 10565 messages
- 9477 votes
Best friends Dounia [Oulaya Amamra] and Maimouna [Déborah Lukumuena] grow up in a dreary suburb (banlieue) of Paris, but that doesn't stop them from daydreaming together about a future in which they can buy, do and do whatever they want. Dounia cunningly manages to ingratiate herself with Rebecca [Jisca Kalvanda], a powerful drug trafficker who gives Dounia a chance to make quick money. But then she meets Djigui [Kévin Mischel], who uses dance as an expression of his deepest feelings. An average coming-of-age story that gets a boost from inventive direction and excellent acting from the two leads who have a chemistry that a director can only dream of. Personal highlight: an inventively filmed scene in which Dounia and Maimouna fantasize about driving a brand new Ferrari.
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