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Divines

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Original title

Divines

Year

2016

Running time

105 min.

Country

France

Director

Houda Benyamina

Screenwriter

Houda Benyamina, Romain Compingt

Cast

Music

Demusmaker

Cinematography

Julien Poupard

Producer

Easy Tiger, France 2 Cinema, France Télévisions

Genre

Drama | Friendship. Teen/coming-of-age. Drugs

Synopsis

In a ghetto near Paris where drugs and religion reign supreme, Dounia is hungry for her share of power and success. Enlisting the help of her best friend, Maimouna, she decides to follow the footsteps of a respected dealer. When Dounia meets a young sensuous dancer, another window opens for her through which she glimpses the promise of a very different kind of life.

Awards: 2016: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film

2016: César Awards: Best First Work, Sup. Actress (Lukumuena) & Promising (Amamra)

2016: Cannes: Camera d'Or (best first film)

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Divines

2016

Houda Benyamina

6.6

(2,427)