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Divines

Divines

Drama · 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.

Movie details

Divines

2016 Drama 1h 45m

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TMDB

7.7 / 10

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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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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Houda Benyamina

Written by

Romain Compingt · Houda Benyamina · Malik Rumeau

Oulaya Amamra

Oulaya Amamra

Dounia

Déborah Lukumuena

Déborah Lukumuena

Maimouna

Kévin Mischel

Kévin Mischel

Djigui

Jisca Kalvanda

Jisca Kalvanda

Rebecca

Yasin Houicha

Yasin Houicha

Samir

Majdouline Idrissi

Majdouline Idrissi

Myriam, la mère

Farid Larbi

Farid Larbi

Reda

Court is in session

Put Divines on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.